Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
TYPIST REF NO: 2026/38/OCJ
SALARY : R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience is required. Legal / court experience will serve as an 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’s technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, rules and court environment, counter services, filing system, understanding of legislation governing the Public Service (Batho Pele & PSR), knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles, computer literacy (Microsoft Office), typing skills (speed 35 words per minute), good communication skills (written and verbal), good interpersonal relations, planning and organization skills, problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, good time keeping and telephone etiquette.
DUTIES : Type court orders, court documents and reports, type appeals, reviews, memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness statements and taxing master reports, type Rule 6(12) orders and make available in terms of the rule, type notices, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing files, compile term roll, weekly roll and un/opposed motion rolls and maintain registers, draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazetted terms, type supplementary rolls, compile and submit relevant orders to relevant stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2635
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2026/38/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre: 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 Town.
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goal.
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 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).