POST 43/93 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/340/OCJ
(48 Months Non-Renewable Contract)
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Labour And Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12, LLB, BA/ BCOM Law degree or a four (4) year legal qualification or equivalent as recognized by SAQA, a minimum of two years secretarial experience and valid driver’s license. Skills and competencies: Excellent communication skills (verbal & written); Computer literacy; Numerical skills; Attention to detail; Planning, organizing and control; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Customer service oriented; Interpersonal skills; Conflict management and strong work ethics; Professionalism; Ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines; Results driven; Honesty and trustworthy. Observance of confidentiality.

DUTIES : Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the court. Compile court statistics daily. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary, including expense reports, continuing legal hours,
financial disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of Judge’s library and updating documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010) 494 8538
HR enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : applications can be sent via email to: 2025/340/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.

APPLICATIONS : 
Gauteng/Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg/Pretoria: 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, Johannesburg.
CLOSING DATE : 05 December 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).