POST 41/139 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2025/308/OCJ
SALARY : R163 680 – R 192 810 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kwa Zulu Natal Local Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : ABET or (Equivalent qualification at NQF level 4), No experience required. A driver’s License will be an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self-management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible. 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.

DUTIES : Render administrative support functions to the Judges and the Court Room: Escort members of the bench to and from court and attends Judges’ chambers with counsel, Facilitate order in court rooms before calling the Judges in, Organize the court crew and inform them of the starting times, in line with the daily court roll, Maintain silence and order in the court rooms when Judges enter or leave, Check the correctness of motion court rolls, generation of copies and dissemination according to the distribution list. Maintain Court Rooms’ records: Check and arrange the criminal and civil files (to be taken to the court rooms), Report the missing files to the Judges, File/ archive the documents, registers, etc. Facilitate the smooth- running of the court rooms: Assist with the scheduling of court matters (motion opposed), Arrange the representation of cases, Negotiate the Court Rooms allocation with Judges in times of Court. Room shortages. Collect and distribute court files: Sort and check the court files, Keep the court files safe and Circulate Court rolls according to the distribution list.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms K Marias Tel No: (031) 492 5502
HR enquiries: Ms. SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/308/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals

APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal: Durban: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor
Office No 118, CNR Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 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).