The Office of the Chief Justice has x27 Internships Open for Application
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 28 September 2026
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 01 APRIL 2027 TO 31 MARCH 2029 (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. Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship programme previously, must be a South African citizen. The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the Employment Equity Plan of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to persons with disabilities.
Notes to Applicants
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/www.judiciary.org.za. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of: Matric certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID).
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. Candidates wishing to apply for an internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA). All
appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening process. The OCJ reserves the right not to make an appointment. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a separate application for each reference number.
About The Office of the Chief Justice South Africa
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is a national government department in South Africa established to provide administrative and technical support to the Chief Justice.
Overview and Role
- Head of the Judiciary: The Chief Justice serves as the head of the judiciary and presides over the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Justice Mandisa Maya is the current Chief Justice.
- Core Mandate: The OCJ provides effective support to ensure efficient court administration and institutional independence for the judicial system.
- Establishment: It was created as a national department on August 23, 2010, following progressive phases to separate court administration support from executive oversight.
HOW TO APPLY
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