Apply for the Typist vacancy at the Office of the Chief Justice in Mpumalanga. No experience required. Competitive salary. Email your application before 05 December 2025.

Typist – Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)

Reference Number: 2025/346/OCJ
Location: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court – Middleburg
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
Closing Date: As per OCJ circular
Contract: Permanent (Performance agreement required)

The Office of the Chief Justice is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Typist to join the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Middleburg. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong typing skills and an interest in the legal environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• No experience required
• Minimum typing speed: 35 words per minute
• A valid driver’s licence is an advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, rules and court environment
• Understanding of the Public Service and Batho Pele Principles
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Good typing skills (35 wpm)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal relations
• Planning, organising and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good time management
• Professional telephone etiquette

Key Duties & Responsibilities

As a Typist, you will be responsible for:

• Typing court orders, court documents and various legal reports
• Typing reviews, appeals, minutes, memorandums, circulars, witness statements and taxing master reports
• Typing Rule 6(12) orders and ensuring availability in terms of the rule
• Typing judgments and making amendments as per judges’ instructions
• Sorting, managing and distributing incoming and outgoing files
• Compiling the term roll, week roll, unopposed/opposed motion rolls and maintaining registers
• Drafting term rolls according to the Gazetted court terms
• Typing supplementary rolls
• Submitting relevant judgments and orders to the correct stakeholders
• Providing Advocate enrolment orders to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
• Sending all judgments to the designated reporting official for SAFlii

How to Apply

Email your application to:
2025/346/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Your application must include:

• A fully completed and signed New Z83 form
• A recent, comprehensive CV with contactable references
• All documents combined into one PDF file

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.

Employment Equity

The Office of the Chief Justice is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates aligned with departmental equity targets.

Enquiries

Technical enquiries: Ms DY Seswene – (013) 492 2213
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko – (013) 758 0000

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