Administration · Circular 31 of 2026

Human Resource Clerk

Office of the Chief Justice

Overview

Human Resource Clerk at Office of the Chief Justice.

Requirements

  • Applicants should be in possession of Grade twelve 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA.
  • A minimum of one (1) year experience in Human Resource environment will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of PERSAL system, knowledge and understanding of legislative framework governing the public service, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations 2016, storage and retrieval procedures in terms of working environment, Batho Pele Principles.
  • Skilled in communication (verbal and written), administration, planning and organising, computer literacy (Ms Office), time management, basic numeracy, interpersonal relations, typing, minute taking.
  • Along with following attributes: customer service orientation, self-management, self-motivated, creative thinking, teamwork, ambitious, time bound, assertive and flexible.

Duties

  • Facilitate administration of recruitment, selection and appointment processes within the province.
  • Identify funded vacant posts, facilitate the request to advertise form, liaise with line managers regarding recruitment activities, coordinate the receiving and sorting of applications, provide support with conducting of shortlisting and interviews.
  • Capture fingerprints, provide administrative support service, provide logistical arrangements to meetings, provide secretariat support services to the meetings, compile minutes and memos, handle incoming and outgoing office correspondence, ensure a proper filling system for all the records, compile statistics on all matters relating to Conditions of Service and benefits, capture leave, update leave register, receive appointment and service termination documents, process the resettlement allowance payment on PERSAL, process the injury on duty (IOD) information on compensation fund website, capture appointments and service terminations on PERSAL, provide leave credits to OCJ officials on request, provide administrative support for PMDS, receive and quality assure performance agreements and probation reports, capture performance agreements and probation report on the database, provide support with the Performance Management workshops and awareness of the PMDS system, capture PMDS transactions and training transactions on PERSAL, update and file PMDS records, provide support to HR records management, update HR record management database, ensure recording of all memos received, keep track of safe files, records and quality assure a proper filling system for all the records.

How to apply

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/119/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries: Technical and HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo Tel No: (087) 086 6929

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. 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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, 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. OTHER POSTS

Post 31/62, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Office of the Chief Justice by 11 September 2026, quoting reference 2026/119/OCJ. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
National
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 p/a · Level 5
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
2026/119/OCJ
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.