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Usher Messenger Ref No: 2026/69/Ocj

Office of The Chief Justice
Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town, Western CapeR170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.AdminCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/119 : USHER MESSENGER REF NO: 2026/69/OCJ

SALARY : R170 226 - R200 523 per annum (Level 03). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Applicant should be in possession of Grade ten (10) Certificate. No experience

is required. Grade 12 Certificate, a minimum of one (1) year’ experience in

general administration, general computer knowledge and intermediate

experience will serve as added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall

undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to

determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic

requirements. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills,

interpersonal skills, planning and organising skills and computer skills

(Intermediate).

DUTIES : Escort Judges to Court and attend proceedings, all the Court to session, hand

exhibits and documents between the counsel and Judge, assist in person

litigants with Court-on-line in the Courtroom and in the general office, general

messenger duties inside and outside of the Court, collect and distribute post,

parcels, files and documents, photocopying of documents and Judgments,

assist in other administration sections during term and recess as requested by

Chief Registrar and Court Manager

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636

HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/69/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the

Employment Equity goals.

ANNEXURE L

Requirements

Applicant should be in possession of Grade ten (10) Certificate. No experience is required. Grade 12 Certificate, a minimum of one (1) year’ experience in general administration, general computer knowledge and intermediate experience will serve as added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning and organising skills and computer skills (Intermediate).

Duties

Escort Judges to Court and attend proceedings, all the Court to session, hand exhibits and documents between the counsel and Judge, assist in person litigants with Court-on-line in the Courtroom and in the general office, general messenger duties inside and outside of the Court, collect and distribute post, parcels, files and documents, photocopying of documents and Judgments, assist in other administration sections during term and recess as requested by Chief Registrar and Court Manager

How to apply

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/69/OCJ@judiciary.org.za The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. ANNEXURE L All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. OTHER POSTS

Applications: OCJ@judiciary.org.za