Graduate Internship at Office of the Chief Justice

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) invites qualifying, dynamic, and unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 financial year. This national initiative is designed to provide young professionals with meaningful practical workplace exposure, skill enhancement, and professional development across various administrative, legal, and operational divisions within South Africa's judicial branch.

Successful candidates will receive structured mentorship, hands-on public sector experience, and a monthly stipend of R8,174.75 across multiple divisions including Finance, Asset Management, Human Resources, Legal Administration, Risk Management, and Court Administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day administrative, operational, and support functions of the allocated department or court division.

• Support document management, record tracking, registry operations, and data verification in compliance with public service regulations.

• Conduct research, draft routine correspondence, and prepare internal reports under the guidance of senior judicial and administrative staff.

• Assist in processing financial transactions, asset verification, employee wellness support, or legal documentation depending on the field of study.

• Participate actively in learning interventions, compliance reviews, and departmental projects.

Why Join the Company

• Gain invaluable professional work experience within the highest judicial institutions in South Africa.

• Receive structured 24-month mentorship and skill-building in public sector governance and legal administration.

• Contribute directly to the administration of justice and effective service delivery in South Africa.

• Work in a prestigious, supportive, and constitutionally vital environment.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using a fully completed and signed Z83 form (Download Z83 PDF / Editable Z83 Form), accompanied by a recentlyupdated CV. Please indicate the Reference Number, position title, and designated centre clearly on your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents.

Please submit your application to the dedicated email address corresponding to your field and reference number below:

• National Office - Midrand:

  • Finance (Reference: 2026/F01/OCJ): 2026/F01/📧 [email protected]

  • Asset Management (Reference: 2026/AMO2/OCJ): 2026/AM02/📧 [email protected]

  • HR Management & Development (Reference: 2026/HRUD03/OCJ): 2026/HRUD03/📧 [email protected]

  • Employee Health & Wellness (Reference: 2026/EHW04/OCJ): 2026/EHW04/📧 [email protected]

  • Risk Management (Risk) (Reference: 2026/RM05/OCJ): 2026/RM05/📧 [email protected]

  • Risk Management (Public Admin) (Reference: 2026/RM06/OCJ): 2026/RM06/📧 [email protected]

  • Strategy & Service Delivery (Reference: 2026/SSD07/OCJ): 2026/SSD07/📧 [email protected]

  • Strategy & Office Admin (Reference: 2026/SSD08/OCJ): 2026/SSD08/📧 [email protected]

  • Institutional Secretariat (Reference: 2026/ISS09/OCJ): 2026/ISS09/📧 [email protected]

  • Court Administration (Reference: 2026/CA10/OCJ): 2026/CA10/📧 [email protected]

• Constitutional Court - Braamfontein:

  • Public Admin / Business Admin (Reference: 2026/CC13/OCJ): 2026/CC13/📧 [email protected]

  • LLB Law (Reference: 2026/CC14/OCJ): 2026/CC14/📧 [email protected]

  • Human Resource Management (Reference: 2026/CC15/OCJ): 2026/CC15/📧 [email protected]

• High Court & Labour Court (Gauteng):

  • Pretoria High Court - LLB (Reference: 2026/CAS16/OCJ): 2026/CAS16/📧 [email protected]

  • Johannesburg High Court - LLB (Reference: 2026/CAS17/OCJ): 2026/CAS17/📧 [email protected]

  • Labour & Labour Appeals Court - LLB (Reference: 2026/CAS18/OCJ): 2026/CAS18/📧 [email protected]

  • Gauteng Provincial Service Centre - Admin (Reference: 2026/GPSC19/OCJ): 2026/GPSC19/📧 [email protected]

• Western Cape Provincial Service Centre - Cape Town:

  • HR Management (Reference: 2026/WCPSC11/OCJ): 2026/WCPSC11/📧 [email protected]

  • Public / Business Administration (Reference: 2026/WCPSC12/OCJ): 2026/WCPSC12/📧 [email protected]

• Free State High Court Division:

  • Public Management / Admin (Reference: 2026/FS20/OCJ): 2026/FS20/📧 [email protected]

  • HR Management / Industrial Psych (Reference: 2026/FS21/OCJ): 2026/FS21/📧 [email protected]

• Mpumalanga Service Centre & High Court:

  • Public Management (Reference: 2026/MPSC22/OCJ): 2026/MPSC22/📧 [email protected]

  • HR / Industrial Psychology (Reference: 2026/MPSCM23/OCJ): 2026/MPSCM23/📧 [email protected]

  • Middelburg High Court - Office Admin (Reference: 2026/MPSCM24/OCJ): 2026/MPSCM24/📧 [email protected]

• Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre:

  • HR Management / Industrial Psych (Reference: 2026/NCPSC25/OCJ): 2026/NCPSC25/📧 [email protected]

  • Public / Office Management (Reference: 2026/NCDHC26/OCJ): 2026/NCDHC26/📧 [email protected]

• Must be an unemployed South African citizen.

• Must possess a relevant National Diploma, Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 6/7), or LLB Degree (NQF Level 8) in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, HRM, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, Office Management, Social Science, Risk Management, or Law.

• Must have never participated in any previous government or formal internship programme.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and confidentiality.