Judge’s Secretaries Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/133/OCJ at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the role of a Judge’s Secretary (Ref No: 2026/133/OCJ) for the Office of the Chief Justice South Africa, located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The Office’s mission is to provide support to the judiciary, ensuring effective and efficient court administration services. This is a full-time position. **What you will do** * Diarise the appointments and meetings of the Judge. * Type and file judgments. * Ensure judgments handed down (delivered), signed draft orders granted in court or virtually are sent to the Typist for scanning, upload unto Case-lines/Court-Online and the Library. * Ensure all visitors are received, screened, and their queries are attended to. * Record all incoming and outgoing documents. * Order and collect stationery for the Judge. * Collect the files before the commencement of a Criminal matter from the Registrar’s office at the Criminal section. * Keep updated the register of reviews and sign on receipt to return the reviews to the Clerk. * Ensure that the register/template of the reserved judgment is updated and notify the Statistics Officer and the office of the Judge President when judgment has been handed down. * Ensure that transcribed judgments from transcribers reach the Judges for approval and signature. * Prepare court rolls for Opposed Motion and Urgent Court and distribute to stakeholders. * Ensure that the Heads of Argument from various stakeholders are available to the Judge as per the filing that was done. * Administer the correct Oath ID or declaration in court, when required. * Ensure that the bench book of the Judge is prepared and files are taken by Ushers to court before the commencement of the proceedings. * Ensure that all stakeholders involved are present in court before commencement of proceedings. * Ensure that all cases are called on record as per the court roll by means of calling the case number and the parties’ names, before a Judge can allow parties to start with their matters. * Ensure that in the Criminal Court exhibits are handled, controlled, and noted professionally. * Ensure that all the travel, accommodation arrangements are in order and attend to sign the documents for approval. * Ensure that the Judge’s logbook is submitted on or before the 5th of every month to the Transport Officer. * Ensure that the car is booked for either maintenance and service. * Receive the pre-authorisation for the Judge’s vehicle. * Remind Judge of the invoices so that the submission of the S&T claims can be processed. * Ensure the submissions of Cell phone and 3G data claims for process purposes. * Ensure that all updates on the loose leafs in the Judges library are attended to. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor of Laws or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 with 480 credits as recognised by SAQA. * Legal experience is required. * 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 Africa, relevant legislatives, regulations, case lines, court online, secretariat prescripts, responsibilities, systems and procedures, Electronic Information Resources, online retrieval and Batho Pele principles. Skilled in communication, planning and organising, interpersonal, customer service, typing including Dictaphone typing, time management, Microsoft Office Programs, research capabilities, problem solving, judgment and decision making. * **Attributes**: Assertive, meticulous, ability to work under pressure, time-bound, flexible, creativity, analytically, professionalism and attention to detail. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals holding a Bachelor of Laws or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 with 480 SAQA-recognised credits, who possess legal experience and can pass a typing test. Possession of a valid driver’s licence is an advantage. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of South African legal frameworks, court administration systems (including Case-lines and Court-Online), and secretariat procedures. They must demonstrate proficiency in communication, planning, customer service, typing (including Dictaphone), time management, Microsoft Office, research, problem-solving, and decision-making. Essential personal attributes include assertiveness, meticulousness, the ability to work under pressure, adherence to deadlines, flexibility, creativity, analytical thinking, professionalism, and strong attention to detail. This position requires someone capable of providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a Judge, managing schedules, legal documents, and coordinating court-related activities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/judge-s-secretaries-johannesburg-ref-no-2026-133-ocj-office-of-the-chief-justice-south-africa-1 Source: myjobmag

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