The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has announced new government vacancies for 2026 across  High Courts in South Africa . These opportunities are ideal for unemployed South Africans who are looking to build careers in administration, data capturing, court support services, and legal administration.

The available positions include a Data Capturer vacancy  and a Typist vacancy . Both positions require no previous work experience, making them excellent entry-level government jobs

1. Data Capturer Vacancy 2026

Post Title: Data Capturer
Reference Number: 2026/24/OCJ
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
Location: Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Gqeberha

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Assessment Requirement

Shortlisted candidates will complete a pre-entry practical exercise to assess technical and generic competencies relevant to the post.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should possess knowledge of:

• Clerical duties and administrative practices
• Data capturing procedures
• Court administration processes
• Records management
• Batho Pele Principles
• Legislative framework governing the Public Service
• HAST programme
• Microsoft Office applications including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint

Important Skills

Applicants should have:

• Typing skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Public relations skills
• Planning and organising abilities
• Monitoring and analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Capture data into databases, spreadsheets, and records systems
• Verify and validate captured information
• Record and pre-record court proceedings
• Capture court rolls and pre-schedule cases
• Save and scan court documents
• Maintain registers and statistics
• Report IT faults and system issues
• Sort and distribute incoming data
• Provide general administrative support

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• No experience required

Enquiries

Technical Enquiries

Ms P Boya-Nyhiba
Tel No: (041) 502 6626

HR Enquiries

Mr S Mponzo
Tel No: (043) 726 5217

Applications

use Z83 form , Download Z83 form here

Email applications to: 2026/24/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

2. Typist Vacancy 2026

Post Title: Typist
Reference Number: 2026/25/OCJ
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
Location: KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Assessment Requirement

Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical exercise to assess typing and administrative abilities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should possess knowledge of:

• Legal terminology
• Court procedures and court environment
• Filing systems
• Public Service legislation
• Batho Pele Principles
• Microsoft Office applications

Important Skills

Applicants should have:

• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Planning and organisational abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Telephone etiquette
• Ability to work under pressure

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Type court orders, judgments, reports, and legal documents
• Type appeals, reviews, memorandums, and witness statements
• Compile court rolls and maintain registers
• Sort and distribute files
• Amend judgments according to judges’ instructions
• Submit judgments to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare supplementary court rolls
• Assist with court administration support

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• No experience required

Enquiries

Technical Enquiries

Mr MN Zondi
Tel No: (033) 345 8211

HR Enquiries

Ms SZ Mvuyana
Tel No: (031) 493 1723

Applications

use Z83 form , Download Z83 form here

Email applications to:

2026/25/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Closing date: 25 May 2026