Judge’s Secretary at Braamfontein Constitutional Court

POST 39/74 : JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/270/OCJ
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Constitutional Court: Braamfontein

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Driver’s Licence. An LLB degree or a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA (Law), BCom Law degree, Knowledge of Court Online system, and a minimum of one-year secretarial experience will serve as an added advantage. Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written), Administration skills, Planning and Organisational skills, Exceptional Interpersonal skills, Customer service skills, Excellent Typing skills including Dictaphone typing, Time Management skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Research capabilities, Problem solving, Good Judgment and Decision-Making skills, Proficiency in English, Display maturity, Assertiveness and Confidence to interact at all Levels, Maintain Positive attitude, Good Interpersonal Relations with ability to Take charge, Able to work under pressure, Ability to multitask, Ability to take charge, Flexible, Patience and kindness, Professionalism, Maintain a positive attitude.

DUTIES : Provide general secretarial/administration duties to the DCJ. Typing (or Formatting) of draft memorandum decisions, opinions or judgments entries written by or assigned by the DCJ. Manage and type correspondence, draft directions, and judgments for the DCJ. Arrange and Diarise appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Update files and chamber documents and provide such copies of documents as is necessary, to the Registrar. Store, keep and file court records safely.
Manage the DCJ’s vehicle logbook. Compile data, statistical reports, and documents for the DCJ and Registry section as and when this is required. Manage expense reports, financial disclosure statements, and case management reports.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms. Z Sondlo Tel No: (011) 359 7458
HR enquiries: Ms. K Mokgatlhe Tel No: (011) 359 7575
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/270/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation 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 : National Office (Midrand)/ Constitutional Court: Braamfontein/ Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
CLOSING DATE : 14 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). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder.