4 June 2026 Office Of The Chief Justice Closing 5 June 2026

Senior Administrative Officer

Retail

Minimum Requirements

  • Applicants should be in possession of a three (3) year National Diploma in Public Administration/ Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognized by SAQA.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years relevant experience in Office or District Court administration, one (1) to two (2) years supervisory experience, a valid driver’s licence will serve as an 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 Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the PFMA, DFI, BAS & JYP.
  • Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Finance, Asset and Risk Management.
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Good people management/ interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), sound leadership and management skill, exceptional report writing skills, Be self-motivated, attention to detail, commitment and Integrity, problem solving and maintaining discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and co-ordinate human resources and financial resources within the office: Co-ordinate and manage the risk and security within the court
  • Manage the facilities, assets, physical resources, information and communication related to the office/ court
  • Be on the local procurement panels for procurement of goods and services/ assets
  • General supervision of the administrative staff
  • Implement formal and informal discipline
  • Compile and analyse statistics to show performances and trends
  • Draft and submit memoranda and reports
  • Implement departmental pre-scripts and policies
  • Must conduct themselves with the highest professional and ethical standards expected of a court official
  • Must adhere strictly to established communication protocols
  • Perform any other duties required to ensure the smooth running of the office/ court
  • Perform any other duties as directed by management.
How to apply