POST 05/285 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: JUDICIAL SUPPORT REF NO: 2025/401/OCJ
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09), (The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Office Management/Business Administration/Relevant qualification at (NQF level 6). A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in an administrative office management environment. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and prescripts. Knowledge of online court systems. Knowledge of information resources and online retrieval of information. 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 Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written). Facilitation skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Interpersonal relations. Organisational skills and the ability to multitask. Professional telephone manner. People management and empowerment. Strategic capability and leadership skills. Ability to work under pressure. Assertiveness. Meticulousness.

DUTIES : Provide judiciary administrative support services. Manage the administration in the office of the judge. Arrange and diarize meetings and appointments involving the judge. Coordinate all engagements related to the office of the judge. Ensure attendance on all queries addressed to the office of the judge. Attend to general correspondence in the office of the judge, including but not limited to drafting and compiling all memos, letters, reports and presentations, by the judge. Coordinate and administer leave management of the office of the
judge. Ensure effective management of the judicial matters and resources within the office of the judge. Attend to correspondence in relation to reserved judgments as well as complaints arising from reserved judgments. Coordinate arrangements for the reconstruction of delayed appeals records. Facilitate the monthly reserved judgments statistics and updating the reserved judgments register. Administer the budget of the office of the judge. Collect and coordinate inputs from all role players including all necessary documentation to inform the budgetary processes. Source and certify the correctness of invoices and statements regarding expenditure in the judge’s office. Provide logistical
support services for the judge. Coordinate all logistics for meetings and other engagements of the judge, including the submission of reports and presentations as well as the implementation of resolutions emanating from such meetings. Ensure necessary secretariat support in all meetings chaired by the judge. Manage travel arrangements and complete documentation for approval. Provide a record management function, including collection, distribution, retrieval and filling of records.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr V.Z.J Zwane Tel No: (051) 492 4696
HR Related Enquiries Ms N. De La Rey/Ms D. Peters Tel No: (051) 492 4585/73
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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 
Free State Supreme Court of Appeal: 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. Applications can also be sent via email at 2025/401/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
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).