Administration Clerk: Legal- Office of the Chief Justice x1
Job Overview
- Job Title: Administration Clerk: Legal
- Reference Number: 2026/107/OCJ
- Department: Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- Location: Free State Provincial Service Centre, Bloemfontein
- Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum
- Salary Level: Level 05
- Employment Type: Government Position
Job Description
The Office of the Chief Justice is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Administration Clerk: Legal to provide legal research and administrative support at the Free State Provincial Service Centre in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will assist the Regional Court President/Chief Magistrate, Regional Registrar and members of the public while supporting case-flow management, statistics and general administrative functions.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4, recognised by SAQA.
- No experience is required.
Added Advantage:
- A three-year National Diploma or Degree in Law at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, recognised by SAQA.
Knowledge and Skills
Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of:
- Legislative frameworks, prescripts and regulations governing the Public Service.
- Library and information science matters, procedures and processes.
- Law subjects and legal terminology.
- Clerical duties and administrative practices.
- Data capturing procedures.
- Public Service legislative frameworks.
- Batho Pele Principles.
The successful candidate should also have skills in:
- Verbal and written communication.
- Problem-solving.
- Public relations.
- Monitoring and analysis.
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office.
- Planning and organising.
- Report writing.
- Typing.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research for the Regional Court President/Chief Magistrate.
- Compile and maintain statistics.
- Assist with case-flow management.
- Provide administrative assistance to the Regional Registrar.
- Assist members of the public with relevant enquiries and administrative matters.
- Provide general administrative support as requested by the manager and supervisor.
- Capture, organise and maintain relevant information and documentation.
- Perform other clerical and administrative duties as required.
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Free State Provincial Service Centre – Bloemfontein
Enquiries
Technical Enquiries:
Mr S.P Mathibeli
Tel: 051 492 4523
HR Enquiries:
Ms DSJ Peters
Tel: 051 492 4523
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email to:
2026/107/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Employment Equity
The Office of the Chief Justice will give preference to candidates in line with its Employment Equity goals.
This position is particularly suitable for a Grade 12 candidate looking to enter the legal/public-service environment, while applicants with a Law Diploma or Degree will have an added advantage.