Job Description

The Office of the Chief Justice is inviting applications for an Administration Clerk: Legal Services position based at the National Office in Midrand.

The successful candidate will render general clerical support services within the Legal Services component. The role involves managing legal correspondence, maintaining case files and registers, supporting procurement and financial administration, handling personnel administration duties, and assisting with meetings and records.

This position is suitable for candidates with a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA who are organised, computer literate, professional, and interested in legal administration within the public sector.

Position Details

• Position: Administration Clerk: Legal Services
• Reference Number: 2026/29/OCJ
• Post Number: 16/90
• Department: Office of the Chief Justice
• Centre: National Office, Midrand
• Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum
• Level: 05
• Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Responsibilities

• Render general clerical support services.
• Record, organise, store, capture, and retrieve legal correspondence, case files, and data.
• Update litigation registers and track case progress.
• Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component.
• Manage documents and maintain proper records.
• Provide financial administration support.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement of goods and services.
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services.
• Maintain a leave register within the Legal Services Unit.
• Keep and maintain personnel records and the attendance register within the component.
• Provide administrative support services to meetings.
• Provide logistical arrangements for meetings.
• Provide secretarial support services during meetings.
• Compile minutes and memos.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• No experience required.
• LLB degree or recognised legal degree will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of working procedures in the work environment.
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, 2016.
• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, 1994.
• Knowledge of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000.
• Understanding of confidentiality in government.
• Knowledge of clerical duties, practices, and the ability to capture data.
• Knowledge of Office Administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Knowledge of clerical duties and practices.
• Knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Experience in word processing, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel will be an advantage.

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Legal administration
• Clerical support
• Record keeping
• Document management
• Communication skills
• Public relations skills
• Monitoring and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork
• Planning and organising
• Minute taking
• Memo writing
• Good typing skills
• Confidentiality