Messenger (Ref No: 2025/256/OCJ)
Messenger (Ref No: 2025/256/OCJ)
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03). The appointed candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Supreme Court of Appeal – Bloemfontein
Requirements:
- Grade 10 or ABET Level 2 certificate (Grade 12 will be an added advantage).
- Valid driver’s licence (PDP will be an added advantage).
- Computer literacy with basic MS Office knowledge.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
- Organisational ability and the capacity to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills and professionalism when engaging with colleagues and the public.
- Responsible, reliable, and committed to strong work ethics.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a pre-entry practical and driving test to assess suitability for the role.
Duties:
- Collect mail from the Post Office and distribute it to relevant offices.
- Deliver urgent or hand-delivered mail/files to designated offices.
- Dispatch outgoing mail/files to the Post Office and other destinations.
- Drive court vehicles and transport officials to various locations.
- Maintain accurate registers for mail/file distribution and safeguard all correspondence.
- Perform general office assistance duties as required.
Enquiries:
- Technical: Mr V.Z.J Zwane – Tel: (051) 492 4623
- HR: Ms D.S.J Peters – Tel: (051) 492 4523
Applications:
Submit applications via email: 2025/256/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Note: Preference will be given to candidates in line with the organisation’s employment equity objectives.
Closing Date: 14 October 2025
Important Information for Applicants:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, available from any Public Service Department or downloadable at:
- Each application must include:
- A fully completed, signed, and initialled Z83 form (both pages).
- A recent and comprehensive CV with contactable referees (include telephone numbers and email addresses).
- Documents must be combined into a single PDF file and submitted in one folder.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview (as requested by HR).
- The application must clearly state the job title, reference number, and office location as per the advertisement.
- Applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin.
- Non-South African citizens shortlisted will need to provide proof of permanent residence.
- Incomplete, unsigned, late, or non-compliant applications will not be considered.
Selection Process:
- Suitable candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal record, financial, qualifications, citizenship, reference, and employment verification).
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised post(s).
- Successful candidates must sign an employment contract and a performance agreement within three months of appointment and will undergo a security clearance within the same period.
Privacy Notice:
The Office of the Chief Justice complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. Personal information provided will only be used for recruitment purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be retained for internal audit purposes, in line with policies. The Office of the Chief Justice will ensure the security and confidentiality of all personal information shared during the recruitment process.