Typist Vacancies at Office of the Chief Justice

POST 19/124 : TYPIST (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Bhisho Ref No: 2025/121/OCJ
Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha Ref No: 2025/122/OCJ

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate. No experience is required. A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA will be an added advantage. 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 technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Typing skills (speed 35 words per minute). Dictaphone typing skills. Good problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills (written and verbal). Time management skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, rules, and environment. Understanding of legislative governing the Public Service (Batho Pele principles and Public Service Regulations). Ability to work in a team. Reliability. Honesty and integrity.

DUTIES : Type court orders, court documents, and reports. Type court orders and relevant court documents in line with the endorsement on the front of the court file. Type judgments. Make amendments on judgments as per the Judge’s request/instruction. Compile term roll, week, and un/opposed motion roll and maintain registers. Draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazette terms. Compile and submit relevant orders and judgments to relevant stakeholders.

ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
APPLICATIONS : Applications for Typist post based in Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Bhisho should be sent via email at 2025/121/OCJ@judiciary.org.za for Typist post based in Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Mthatha should be sent via email at 2025/122/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organization will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
The 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 : 
Eastern Cape/ Port Elizabeth/ Bisho/ Umthatha/ East London/Makhanda: 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 Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London. 
CLOSING DATE : 23 June 2025
NOTE : 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 40 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