Office of the Chief Justice Internships

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2027  (24 MONTHS) 

The Office of the Chief Justice would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an internship programme in the 2025/2027 financial year. 

Stipend: R7 450.62 per month 

Requirements

• Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship programme previously, aged between 20–35 years and must be a South African citizen.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on the 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, with contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in PDF format 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. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled 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 fully 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 certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non - SA citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residency). Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted 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. 

DELIVER APPLICATIONS TO:

National Office: (Midrand)/Constitutional Court: Braamfontein/Judicial Support Services: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685

Eastern Cape: Provincial Service Centre/Gqeberha/Bhisho/Mthatha/East London/Makhanda: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge, East London, 5206. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent, East London, 5242  

Free State: Provincial Service Centre/Free State Division of the High Court (Bloemfontein)/Supreme Court of Appeal (Bloemfontein): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State Division of the High Court, Cnr President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301

Gauteng: Provincial Service Centre/Land Claims Court (Randburg)/Johannesburg High Court/Pretoria High Court/Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg, 2001  

Kwazulu-Natal: Provincial Service Centre/Durban/Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000

Limpopo: Polokwane/Thohoyandou: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also be hand delivered to the Limpopo Division of the High Court, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Streets, Polokwane, 0699  67

Mpumalanga: Middelburg/Mbombela: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela; 1200  

Northern Cape: Kimberley: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300. Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court, Sol Plaatjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley, 8301 

North West: Provincial Service Centre (Mafikeng)/Mmabatho: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735. Applications can also be hand delivered to 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mmabatho  

Western Cape: Provincial Service Centre/Western Cape Division of the High Court (Cape Town): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service Centre, 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town 

APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE EMAILED