The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has opened applications for two entry-level vacancies at the Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town. The opportunities are suitable for job seekers who have Grade 12 and are looking to build experience in the public service and judicial environment.
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The available positions are Administration Clerk: DCRS and Data Capturer. Both vacancies are permanent public service opportunities and do not require previous work experience.
Applications close on 5 October 2026, giving interested applicants time to prepare their documents and submit their applications correctly.
Office of the Chief Justice Vacancies
The two advertised opportunities are:
Administration Clerk: DCRS
Reference: 2026/136/OCJ
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum
Level: 05
Experience: No experience required
Data Capturer
Reference: 2026/137/OCJ
Salary: R201,093 – R236,877 per annum
Level: 04
Experience: No experience required
Both positions require applicants to have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 recognised by SAQA.
Administration Clerk: DCRS
The Administration Clerk: DCRS position involves supporting court operations through the use of digital recording equipment and general administration.
Applicants need Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification, and no experience is required.
Experience in court recordings, exposure to court-related functions and a valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
The successful candidate will be responsible for testing and operating recording equipment before court proceedings, digitally recording court proceedings and ensuring the integrity of recordings.
Other duties include providing administrative support at circuit courts, collecting statistics and assisting with case-flow management and other administrative functions relating to HR, Finance and Supply Chain when required.
Candidates should have computer literacy, communication skills, document management abilities, customer service skills and problem-solving skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail are particularly important because the role involves handling official court recordings and documentation.
Data Capturer
The Office of the Chief Justice is also recruiting a Data Capturer under reference 2026/137/OCJ.
The position offers a salary of R201,093 – R236,877 per annum at Level 04, and no previous experience is required.
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
The successful candidate will capture information from available records into databases, tables and spreadsheets. The role also involves checking information for missing data and errors, validating records and updating registers and statistics.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining files and records, securing court documents, assisting with data verification, distributing correspondence and files, sending and receiving emails when required and reporting IT problems to the supervisor.
The Data Capturer will also assist with queries and provide administrative support to various components of the Judiciary.
Applicants should have computer literacy, communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service abilities, planning and organising skills, problem-solving abilities and numeracy skills.
Important Application Requirements
The Office of the Chief Justice has strict application requirements.
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form. The old Z83 form will not be accepted.
The application must be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV with contactable referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses.
Applicants should submit their documents in PDF format and place them in one folder as instructed in the advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview.
The Z83 must be fully completed, signed and initialled on both pages. Applicants must also correctly indicate the job title, office where the position is advertised and reference number.
Final Thoughts
These Office of the Chief Justice vacancies provide opportunities for Grade 12 job seekers to enter the public service without previous work experience.
The Administration Clerk: DCRS and Data Capturer positions both require attention to detail, computer skills and the ability to work with official records and information.
Applicants should carefully follow the Z83 instructions because incomplete applications, late applications or applications submitted incorrectly may not be considered.
How to Apply
Administration Clerk: DCRS – Ref 2026/136/OCJ
Email applications to:
Data Capturer – Ref 2026/137/OCJ
Email applications to:
Closing date: 5 October 2026
The new Z83 form can be obtained from public service departments or downloaded from:
Applicants should ensure that the correct reference number is used for the position being applied for.
September 22, 2026
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