Judge's Secretaries

About

Nine Judge's Secretary posts are available at the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria. Applicants need Grade 12, at least 20 modules completed toward an LLB, BA Law or BCom Law degree, two years' relevant secretarial experience, and must pass a typing test. Job grade: Level 07. Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum. Number of posts: 9. Reference: 2026/174/OCJ. Duty station: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria. Terms of service: The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

How to apply

Submit an application on the prescribed new Z83 form, indicating reference number 2026/174/OCJ, with full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV. Applications can be sent via email to 2026/174/OCJ@judiciary.org.za.

Responsibilities

• Diarise the appointments and meetings of the Judge.
• Type and file the judgments.
• Ensure that all visitors are received, screened and their queries are attended to.
• Record all incoming and outgoing documents.
• Prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders.
• Administer the correct Oath ID or declaration in court, when required.
• Ensure that all travel, accommodation arrangements are in order and attend to sign the documents for approval.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate.
• A minimum of 20 modules completed towards an LLB, BA/BCOM Law degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years secretarial experience in the relevant field.
• Candidate to pass a typing test.
• A valid driver’s licence will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge on the Constitution of South, relevant legislatives, regulations, case lines, court online, secretariat prescripts, responsibilities, systems and procedures, Electronic Information Resources, online retrieval and Batho Pele principles.