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USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/308/OCJSALARY : R163 680 – R 192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.CENTRE : Kwa Zulu Natal Local Division of The High Court: DurbanREQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Equivalent qualification at NQF level 4), No experience required. A driver’s License will be an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self-management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.DUTIES : Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room: Escort members of the bench to and from court and attends Judges’ chambers with counsel, Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in, Organize the court crew and inform them of the starting times, in line with the daily court roll, Maintain silence and order in the court rooms when Judges enter or leave, Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies and dissemination according to the distribution list. Maintain Court Rooms’ records: Check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the court rooms), Report the missing files to the Judges, File/ archive the documents, registers, etc. Facilitate the smooth- running of the court rooms: Assist with the scheduling of court matters (motion opposed), Arrange the representation of cases, Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court. Room shortages. Collect and distribute court files: Sort and check the court files, Keep the court files safe and Circulate Court rolls according to the distribution list.ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502HR enquiries: Ms. SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/308/OCJ@judiciary.org.zaNOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals+ HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/309/OCJSALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.CENTRE : Free State Division of The High CourtREQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10). Relevant experience required. Must be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical. Must be willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physically healthy. A trade certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or mechanical will serve as an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety act. Knowledge on how to operate power tools. Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in Word Processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel. Knowledge of office administration. Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Communication skills (verbal & written). Problem solving skills. Good public relations skills. Monitoring and analytical skills. Computer Literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Report writing skills. Typing skills. Self-management. Self-motivated. Creative thinking. Teamwork. Ambitious. Time bound, Assertive and flexible. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.DUTIES : Provide handyman services at the court. Relocate office equipment as and when required. Coordinate removal of damaged office furniture for disposal and repair/replace broken furniture. Safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and drains. Fit and fix doors and locks. Ensure that all work done complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and specifications are observed. Oversee the delivery of office equipment. Execute minor general building maintenance. Report breakages to the supervisor for repairs by the landlord. Repair damaged office equipment. Attend to minor repairs. Sign job cards for services rendered by service providers. Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers. Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work. Facilitate repairs to water leaks. Ensure that electrical systems are working safe. Conduct routine inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Accompany landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance. Record inspection done on infrastructure and keep all records of all maintenance done at the court.ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries; Ms IM Seakge Tel No: (051) 492 4523 HR Related Enquiries; Ms D Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4523APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/309/OCJ@judiciary.org.zaNOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates of youth in line with the departmental employment equity goals.+HANDYMAN REF NO: 2025/310/OCJSALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape TownREQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Grade 10), or equivalent qualification. A valid driver’s license. 3 Years experience in handy man or general worker, in areas including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, repair and maintenance work. A trade test certificate in plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, carpentry or mechanical will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self￾management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre￾entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.DUTIES : Perform minor general building maintenance and repairs. Attend to minor plumbing, electrical, bricklaying, mechanical, carpentry and general handyman duties. Conduct routine inspections of the building on daily, weekly and monthly basis to identify faults. Breakages and general maintenance needs. Report unathorised movement of equipment, attending to general work as required including driving Judges’ vehicles for repairs, servicing, car washes drop off and pick ups from and to the airport and purchasing of goods for the office.ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411HR Related Enquiries; Mr RAF Wesso at (087) 106 1775APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/310/OCJ@judiciary.org.zaNOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental employment equity goalsFollow job blog for more jobsOFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICEThe Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.APPLICATIONS : Free State/Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301.Western Cape: 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 Centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, cape TownGauteng: Johannesburg High Court: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, JohannesburgMpumalanga/Mbombela: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200.KwaZulu-Natal: Durban: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, CNR Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence). Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.Advertised on Dpsa circular 41 of 2025