TYPIST
Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R201 093 – R236 877 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This position is for a Typist (Ref No: 2026/162/OCJ) within the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), based at the Eastern Cape Division of The High Court in Gqeberha. The role offers a salary of R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04), and the successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Typing court orders and relevant court documents in line with endorsement on the front of court file. * Typing appeals, reviews, memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness statements, and taxing master reports. * Typing Rule 6(12) orders and making them available in terms of the rule. * Ensuring that orders are typed in the correct format and provided to the Registrar for checking. * Ensuring that corrections to orders are done in line with the Registrar’s instruction. * Ensuring that all incorrect court orders and court documents are reported to the supervisor. * Making amendments on judgments as per judges’ request/instruction. * Auditing the format of judgments and typing urgent applications. * Sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing files. * Attending to requests from the Legal fraternity and public. * Drafting term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazetted terms. * Typing opposed and unopposed motion court rolls in terms of the required format, inserting the judges’ names. * Typing supplementary rolls. * Communicating rolls to Registrars and the Judge President's Office. * Ensuring consecutive numbering and that files are categorised. * Providing Advocates enrolment orders to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. * Communicating court rolls to stakeholders through electronic mail. * Developing and maintaining court rolls register. * Recording work in a register for monthly statistics. * Ensuring that a copy of divorce orders is forwarded to Home Affairs Head Office. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade twelve (12) certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. * No experience required. * **Knowledge and skills:** * Knowledge of Public Services Legislation, Prescripts and Regulations. * Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute (wpm). * Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). * Research skills. * Communication skills (verbal and written). * Problem-solving skills. * Time management skills. * **Attributes:** * Creative thinking. * Accuracy. * Attention to detail. * Ability to work under pressure. **Who should apply** Candidates with a Grade twelve (12) certificate or an equivalent NQF level four qualification are encouraged to apply. No prior work experience is required for this role. Ideal applicants will possess knowledge of Public Services Legislation, Prescripts, and Regulations. Essential skills include a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute, computer literacy with Microsoft Office, research capabilities, strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and time management. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate creative thinking, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/office-of-the-chief-justice-ocj-vacancies-from-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-162-ocj Source: govpage
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- No previous work experience required.
- Microsoft Office
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