POST 28/117 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/207/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/ABET (NQF level 2). No experience required. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of one (1) year relevant exposure to a court environment will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant legislations. Planning and organizing skills, Good interpersonal skills, Time management skills, Client orientation and customer focus, Communication skills; Attention to detail, Flexible, Accuracy, Confidence and Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Escorting of Judges’ to the courtrooms. Rendering of administrative support functions to the Judges’ and the Courtroom crew. Maintenance of Courtrooms’ and court room records. Facilitation of the smooth- running of the Court rooms and the collection and distribution of post/parcels, files and other documents and photocopying of official documents. Be present in Court during the session.
Making copies of Court rolls and circulate according to distribution list. General messenger duties. Assist in general office when required.

ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR related Enquiries: Ms L Wamers Tel No: (053) 492 3533
APPLICATIONS : applications can be sent via email at 2025/207/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 : Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300 Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley.
CLOSING DATE : 22 August 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