Office Manager

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Manage the office of the Judge President at the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela, overseeing support staff and administrative operations.

Imfuneko

• Applicants should be in possession of a three (3) year’s National Diploma in Office Administration / Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA/ A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in an Office Administration environment of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level.
• A valid driver’s license/LLB Degree will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems and procedures and knowledge of electronic information resources and online retrieval.
• Skilled in communication (verbal and written), ability to interpret the law, legal writing/drafting /legislative drafting, strong leadership, management capabilities, computer literacy (MS Office), report writing, presentation, problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal relations, organisational skills.
• Along with the following attributes: ability to multitask, ability to work long hours, under pressure and meticulousness.

Imiqobo

• Manage the office of the Judge President, support the Judge President in communication with all stakeholders, management and supervision of Judges’ support staff and operations, oversee the administration within the Office of the Judge President and follow up on the Judge President’s instructions to ensure prompt execution by relevant operational units at the court, liaise with all stakeholders in the department, Heads of Court, Senior Managers, Judges, National office, Legal Professional bodies and other stakeholders with regard to matters emanating from the Office of the Judge President and channel communication to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations and briefing notes for the Judge President and disseminate complex information to all relevant stakeholders, compile, analyse and report progress on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Compile all letters, reports, memoranda and presentations.
• Ensure tracking of timeframes to enable compliance with various deadlines, manage all the logistical arrangements for the Judge President’s meetings, coordinate the submission of meeting reports and circulate thereafter, provide secretariat support in meetings chaired by the Judge President, ensure the correct application of regulations, resolutions, policies or any other legal source and execute any duties assigned by the Judge President or a Judge designated by the Judge President.

Indlela yokuqoka

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/113/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Imibuzo: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. RS Ledwaba Tel No: (013) 758 0000 HR Related Enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/ Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000

Amanqaku

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 PUBLIC 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. ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the posts of Judge’s Secretary (X2 posts) at the Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg, Ref No: 2026/101/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 dated 13 August 2026 has been withdrawn. The Registrar post, Ref No: 2026/103/OCJ at the Northern Cape High Court: Kimberley advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 dated 13 August 2026, the applications should be directed to The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver applications to the Northern cape division of the High Court, Corner Sol Plaatjie Drive, Kimberly. The closing date has been extended to 04 September 2026. OTHER POSTS