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Administration Clerk: (Dcrs)

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 13 days
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Reference number 2026/159/OCJ
DPSA post POST39/120
Company / organisation OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Location Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary R237 453 – R279 708 p.a. (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 13 Nov 2026

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Overview

Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, render proper recording of court proceedings, perform playback events or after the session, provide administrative support as required by the Court Manager and/or Registrar and/or Superv isor.

Requirements

  • An applicant should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA
  • No experience required
  • A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage
  • Skills: Skilled in communication (verbal and written), interpersonal relations, planning, organisation, computer literacy (MS Office) and administration Along with the following attributes: flexibility and teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support in pre-recording of court proceedings, render proper recording of court proceedings, perform playback events or after the session, provide administrative support as required by the Court Manager and/or Registrar and/or Superv isor

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

National Office (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685 Western Cape/Cape Town: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service ce ntre 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town KwaZulu -Natal/Pietermaritzburg : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000. Application can also be hand delivered to Office of the Chief Justice Durban High Court, Human Resource Office, Ground Floor, Corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4000 Eastern Cape/Gqeberha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Par k Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London.

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr S Dlamini Tel No: (033) 345 8211 HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723 APPLICATIONS Applications can be sent via email to 2026/159/[email protected]

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