EaziOffice of the Chief Justice
Typist
Closes 13 November 2026
About this vacancy
Type court orders and relevant court documents in line with endorsement on front of court file, type appeals, reviews, memorandums, reports, minutes, circulars, notice of set downs, witness statements and taxing master reports, type Rule 6(12) orders and make available in terms of the rule, ensure that orders are typed in the correct format and provided to the Registrar for checking, ensure that corrections to orders are done in line with the Registrar’s instruction, ensure that all incorrect court orders and court documents are reported to the supervisor, make amendments on judgments as per judges’ request/instruction, audit format of judgment and type urgent applications, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing files, attend to requests from Legal fraternity and public, draft term rolls for each court term in line with the Gazetted terms, type opposed and unopposed motion court roll in terms of the required format inserting the judges’ names, type supplementary rolls, communicate roll to Registrars and Judge Presidents Office, ensure consecutive numbering and that files are categorised, provide Advocates enrolment orders to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, communicate court rolls to stakeholders through electronic mail, develop and maintain court rolls register, record work in register for monthly statistics and ensure that copy of divorce orders are forwarded to Home Affairs Head Office.
Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of 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. Skilled in typing speed of at least 35 words per minute (wpm), computer literacy (Microsoft Office), research, communication (verbal and written), problem solving and time management. Along with the following attributes: creative thinking, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
How to apply
Quote reference 2026/162/OCJ. Send documents in PDF as instructed in the official advert. Email a completed, signed and initialled current Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV to 2026/162/OCJ@judiciary.org.za. Include contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates submit certified supporting documents when requested. Closing date: 13 November 2026. No closing time is advertised. Relevant postal and hand-delivery options and the full department instructions are preserved in the source documents.
Application email: 2026/162/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Check the official source
Read the department instructions before the individual advert. Use the employer reference in the application instructions when applying.
DPSA circular reference: 39/123