The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) Internships / Graduate Internship Programme for 2025-2027.
Location: Midrand, Pretoria, Randburg, Johannesburg and Braamfontein, Gauteng; Cape Town, Western Cape; Durban, KwaZulu-Natal & Bloemfontein, Free State – South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship
Duration: 24 Months (2025–2027)
Monthly Stipend: R7 700.00
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), in partnership with the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), invites suitably qualified South African unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025–2027 Graduate Internship Programme. This 24-month programme aims to provide hands-on workplace experience across several provincial divisions of the High Court and related departments.
Programme Overview:
Applicants must be unemployed graduates who have not previously participated in any internship programme. The OCJ is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to persons with disabilities in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Administration (SAJEI)
Ref No: 2025/292/OCJ (X2 Interns)
Centre: National Office – Midrand
Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in;-
- Public Management,
- Office Management, or
- Public Management and Governance
Court Administration Services (Legal) – Gauteng Division
Ref Nos & Centres:
- 2025/293/OCJ – Gauteng Division, Pretoria
- 2025/294/OCJ – Land Court, Randburg
- 2025/295/OCJ – Johannesburg High Court
- 2025/296/OCJ – Labour & Labour Appeals Court, Braamfontein
Qualifications:
- LLB Degree
Court Administration Services (Legal) – Western Cape
Ref Nos: 2025/297/OCJ (High Court, Cape Town), 2025/298/OCJ (Labour & Labour Appeals Court, Cape Town)
Qualifications:
- National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/Management
Court Administration Services (Legal) – KwaZulu-Natal
Ref Nos:
2025/299/OCJ – Durban High Court
2025/300/OCJ – Labour Court Durban
2025/301/OCJ – Pietermaritzburg High Court
Qualifications:
- LLB Degree
Public Administration Internship – KwaZulu-Natal
Ref No: 2025/302/OCJ (X1 Intern)
Centre: KZN Provincial Service Centre (Durban)
Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in;-
- Public Management,
- Office Management, or
- Governance
Court Administration Services (Legal) – Free State
Ref No: 2025/303/OCJ (X1 Intern)
Centre: Free State Division of the High Court (Bloemfontein)
Qualifications:
- LLB Degree
Administration Internship – Free State
Ref No: 2025/304/OCJ (X1 Intern)
Centre: Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
Qualifications:
- National Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Administration
How to Apply for The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ): Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) Internships 2025-2027
General Application Guidelines
- Application Form: Use the new Z83 form (downloadable here)
- Documents Required:
- Signed and completed Z83 Form
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of ID, Matric Certificate, and Academic Transcripts
- Submission: Email to the relevant address listed below your preferred internship. Quote the Reference Number in your email subject line.
- Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may undergo practical assessments and verification checks.
Email Delivery:
- Administration (SAJEI)
- Ref No: 2025/292/OCJ (X2 Interns)
- Centre: National Office – Midrand
- Qualification: Matric and a National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Public Management and Governance (NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
- Enquiries: Ms P Mogale – (010) 493 2500
- Email Application: 2025/192/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Court Administration Services (Legal) – Gauteng Division
- Ref Nos & Centres:
- 2025/293/OCJ – Gauteng Division, Pretoria
- 2025/294/OCJ – Land Court, Randburg
- 2025/295/OCJ – Johannesburg High Court
- 2025/296/OCJ – Labour & Labour Appeals Court, Braamfontein
- Qualification: LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).
- Enquiries:
- Ms L Netshitomboni – (010) 494 8520
- Ms N Shandu – (012) 315 7602 (Pretoria)
- Ms R Bramdaw – (010) 494 8486(Johannesburg)
- Ms N Mhlambi – (010) 493 5392/5670 (Randburg)
- Ms T Nzimande – (010) 494 9238(Braamfontein)
- Email Applications:
- Pretoria: 2025/293/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Randburg: 2025/294/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Johannesburg: 2025/295/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Braamfontein: 2025/296/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Court Administration Services (Legal) – Western Cape
- Ref Nos: 2025/297/OCJ (High Court, Cape Town), 2025/298/OCJ (Labour & Labour Appeals Court, Cape Town)
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/Management (NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
- Enquiries: Mr S Hlongwane – (021) 429 4029
- Email Applications:
- Court Administration Services (Legal) – KwaZulu-Natal
- Ref Nos:
- 2025/299/OCJ – Durban High Court
- 2025/300/OCJ – Labour Court Durban
- 2025/301/OCJ – Pietermaritzburg High Court
- Qualification: LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).
- Enquiries: Ms N Naidoo – (031) 372 3176
- Email Applications:
- Durban High Court: 2025/299/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Labour Court Durban: 2025/300/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Pietermaritzburg High Court: 2025/301/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Public Administration Internship – KwaZulu-Natal
- Ref No: 2025/302/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Centre: KZN Provincial Service Centre (Durban)
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Governance(NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
- Enquiries: Ms S.Z. Mvuyana – (031) 493 1721
- Email: 2025/302/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Court Administration Services (Legal) – Free State
- Ref No: 2025/303/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Centre: Free State Division of the High Court (Bloemfontein)
- Qualification: LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).
- Enquiries: Ms N de la Rey – (051) 492 4585
- Email: 2025/303/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Administration Internship – Free State
- Ref No: 2025/304/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Centre: Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Administration (NQF Level 6).
- Enquiries: Ms N de la Rey – (051) 492 4585
- Email: 2025/304/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Postal and Hand Delivery Addresses by Province
- National Office (Midrand):
The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
OR deliver to 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685 - Free State:
The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300
OR deliver to Cnr President Brand & Fontein Street, Bloemfontein - Gauteng:
Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
OR deliver to 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg - KwaZulu-Natal:
Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001
OR deliver to 1st Floor, Office 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban - Western Cape:
Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000
OR deliver to 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Important Notes
- Applicants applying outside their area of residence must arrange their own accommodation and transport.
- All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- The OCJ reserves the right not to make any appointment.
- Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
CLOSING DATE: 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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