OCJ Vacancies 2025: Apply Now for Law Clerks, Usher Messenger, Registry Clerk, Assistant Librarian, Chief Security Officer, Internal Auditor, State Accountant, Senior Human Resource Officer, Senior Court Interpreter Job Openings
OCJ has announced exciting job opportunities for 2025, with new advertisements published on www.judiciary.org.za. As per the latest updates, there are X11 job vacancies available on the OCJ Recruitment Portal. Candidates eager to work with OCJ can explore the eligibility criteria and requirements for the positions they wish to apply for.
OCJ Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria and Job Details
| Name of Post | Requirements | Last Date |
| Law Clerks 2026 | Applicants should be in possession of Matric plus an LLB degree or a four (4) year legal qualification (or an equivalent or post-graduate degree) or in the final year of study for such degree and should display an interest in subjects relating to constitutional law. Academic excellence and research experience is recommended. | 15 March 2025 |
| Post Name | Eligibility | Closing Date |
| Usher Messenger | Abet (NQF level 2). Valid driver’s license. A minimum of one (1) year relevant court exposure will be an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment | 31 January 2025 |
| Registry Clerk | Matric certificate or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the registry/records environment will be an added advantage. | 31 January 2025 |
| Assistant Librarian | Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience will be an added advantage | 31 January 2025 |
| Chief Security Officer | Matric Certificate and a three (3) year National Diploma in Security Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA. | 31 January 2025 |
| Internal Auditor | Matric Certificate and a three (3) year National Diploma in Internal Audit or equivalent qualification at (NQF level 6). | 31 January 2025 |
| State Accountant | Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma in Financial Management, Public Finance, Public Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA. | 31 January 2025 |
| Senior Human Resource Officer | Matric Certificate and a three (3) year National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Business Administration or equivalent qualification at (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA | 31 January 2025 |
| Senior Court Interpreter X2 | Grade twelve (12) plus a three-year National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification on NQF Level 6 (360 Credits) and a minimum of three (3) years practical, experience in Court Interpreting or Grade twelve (12) and ten (10) years in Court interpreting, |
31 January 2025 |
| Personal Assistant: Ict | Matric certificate and a three (3) year National Diploma in Secretariat / Office Management / Administration / Public Management / Administration or equivalent qualification at (NQF level 6) | 31 January 2025 |
Note: Click on the post name to view the full job description.
How to Apply for OCJ Vacancies 2025
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official OCJ recruitment portal at www.judiciary.org.za.
- Check the post-wise eligibility and requirements provided in the table above.
- Click on the respective post hyperlink to read the complete Office of the Chief Justice job description.
- Scroll to the “How to Apply” section at the end of the job description.
- Follow the instructions and complete your OCJ application process online/offline.
Contact Details for OCJ Vacancies 2025
For inquiries related to the OCJ application process 2025 or job details, reach out to the support team via:
- Email: LGatya@justice.gov.za
- Phone: +27 10 493 2500
Start your journey with Office of the Chief Justice by applying for your dream job today!