Judge’s Secretary Job in Durban (High Court)

POST 39/72 : JUDGES SECRETARY REF NO: 2025/264/OCJ
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : KZN Division of The High Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate, a minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA or Bachelor Law Degree. A minimum of two (2) secretarial experience a valid driver’s license, an LLB Degree, Bachelor Law Degree will serve as an added advantage and results must accompany the application, shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a typing test. Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in English. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Administration and organizational skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to meet strict deadlines and to work under pressure, attention to details, customer care service skills and excellent typing skills, confidentiality and time management. Computer literacy (MS Word) and research capabilities 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 : Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Typing (or format) of draft memorandum decision, opinions or judgement entries written by or assigned by Judge. Provide general secretarial/administrative duties to the Judge. Manage and type correspondence, judgements and orders for the Judge (including Dictaphone typing). Arrange and diarize appointments, meetings and official visits and make travel and accommodation arrangements. Safeguarding of all case files and the endorsement of case files with an order made by Judge. Update files and documents and provide copies of documents to the Registrar. Perform digital recording of court proceedings on urgent court cases after hours or on circuit court and ensure integrity of such recordings. Store, keep and file court records safely. Accompany the Judge to the court. Compile court statistics daily. Management of Judge’s vehicle, logbook and driving thereof. Compile data and prepare reports and documents for assigned Judges as necessary; including expense reports, continuing legal hours,
financial disclosure statements and case management. Arrange refreshments for the Judge and his or her visitors and attend to their needs. Management of Judge’s library and updating of documentation. Execute legal research as directed by the Judge and comply with departmental prescripts, policies, procedures and guidelines.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms K Marais Tel No: (031) 492 5562
HR Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/264/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 :  KwaZulu-Natal/ Durban/Pietermaritzburg: 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 : 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.