The Office of the Chief Justice invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Handyman positions available across several divisions of the High Court. The roles offer a salary range of R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03) and require candidates who are physically healthy, eager to learn, and semi-skilled in trades such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, bricklaying, or mechanical tasks. Applicants must have ABET or Grade 10 and possess practical knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety standards, building maintenance, the use of power tools, and basic computer literacy, including MS Office applications.
HANDYMAN POSITIONS – OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Ref No: 2025/328/OCJ
Mpumalanga Division: Mbombela - Ref No: 2025/329/OCJ
Mpumalanga Division: Middelburg - Ref No: 2025/330/OCJ (3-year contract)
Northern Cape Division: Kimberley - Ref No: 2025/331/OCJ
North West Division: Mmabatho - Ref No: 2025/332/OCJ
Gauteng Division: Pretoria
Successful candidates will be responsible for providing essential handyman services within court buildings, including relocating office equipment, performing minor repairs, unblocking drains, fitting globes, fixing plugs, and maintaining office furniture. Additional duties include conducting routine building inspections, monitoring maintenance work performed by service providers, attending to minor plumbing and electrical issues, and ensuring all tasks adhere to departmental standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications to the respective email addresses listed for each High Court division.
HANDYMAN (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
(The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement)
CENTRE:
- Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela (Ref No: 2025/328/OCJ)
- Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middelburg (Ref No: 2025/329/OCJ)
REQUIREMENTS: ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physical healthy.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel, Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.
DUTIES: Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered. Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment, Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers, Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen, restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks, Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court.
ENQUIRIES:
Technical enquiries: Ms DY Seswene Tel No: (013) 492 2213
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane / Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS:
Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela → 2025/328/[email protected]
Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middelburg → 2025/329/[email protected]
NOTE: OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.
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HANDYMAN
REF NO: 2025/330/OCJ (03 Year Fixed Term Contract)
SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS: ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physical healthy.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel, Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.
DUTIES: Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered. Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment, Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers, Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen, restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks, Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court.
ENQUIRIES:
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr F Wilkinson Tel No: (053) 492 3553
HR Related Enquiries: Ms RP Netshivhale Tel No: (053) 493 3535
APPLICATIONS: 2025/330/[email protected]
NOTE: OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.
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HANDYMAN
REF NO: 2025/331/OCJ
SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: North West Division of The High Court: Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS: ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physical healthy.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel, Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.
DUTIES: Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered. Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment, Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers, Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen, restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks, Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court.
ENQUIRIES:
Technical: Ms. L Makula Tel No: (018) 397 7000/7064
HR: Ms. KE Zwane Tel No: (018) 397 7114/7064
APPLICATIONS: 2025/331/[email protected]
NOTE: Same as above
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HANDYMAN
REF NO: 2025/332/OCJ
SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Gauteng Division of The High Court: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: ABET or (Grade 10), a relevant experience required, must at least be semiskilled with other trades of plumbing, electrical, bricklaying and carpentry or mechanical, willing to do all other trades, be keen to learn and must be physical healthy.
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Occupational Health and safety act.
Skills and Competencies: Knowledge on how to operate power tools, Knowledge of the MS Office package, with experience in word processing, Outlook, Power Point and Excel, Knowledge of Office Administration, Knowledge of building infrastructures layouts, Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing Public Service, Knowledge of Batho Pele principles, Communication skills (verbal & written), Problem solving skills, Good public relations skills, Monitoring and analytical skills, Computer Literacy skills (MS Teams), Planning and organizing skills, Report writing skills, Typing skills, Customer services orientation, Self management, Self-motivated, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Ambitious, Time bound, Assertive and Flexible.
DUTIES: Provide handyman services at the court: Relocate office equipment as and when required, Coordinate removal of damaged office disposal and repair/replace broken furniture, Safety awareness with use of all equipment on all tasks. Fitting of globes and fixing of plugs, unblocking of toilets, basins and drains, Fit and fix doors and locks, ensure that all work done complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and that all departmental standards and specifications are observed, Oversee the quality of office equipment delivered. Execute minor general building maintenance: Report breakages to the supervisor for repairs by the landlord, Repair damaged office equipment, Attend to minor repairs, Sign job cards for services rendered by service providers, Oversee building maintenance rendered by service providers, Attend to minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, Unblock kitchen, restrooms basins and minor drainage sewage, Facilitate repairs to water leaks, Repair/replace broken furniture, Repair office furniture and equipment, Ensure that electrical systems are working safe, Conduct routine inspection of the building on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, Accompany landlord and contractors during repairs/maintenance, Record inspection done on infrastructure and Keep all records of all maintenance done at the Court.
ENQUIRIES:
Technical: Ms. PN Shandu Tel No: (012) 315 7602
HR: Ms. T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS: 2025/332/[email protected]
NOTE: OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.
CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025
NOTE: All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on 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; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF 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. 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. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed 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 a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation 7considered. 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 short-listed 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.