The Office of the Chief Justice invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the SASSETA Funded Graduate Internship Programme for 2025–2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Internship Locations: Midrand, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and Free State, South Africa
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), in partnership with the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), is offering a 24-month funded internship programme for the 2025–2027 financial years.
This initiative is designed to provide unemployed graduates and TVET learners with meaningful workplace exposure and practical experience in line with their field of study. Applicants must be South African citizens who have never participated in any previous internship programme.
The OCJ is an equal opportunity employer, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department’s Employment Equity Plan will be considered in the selection process.
🔹 Internship Details
1. Administration (SAJEI) – Ref No: 2025/292/OCJ (X2 Posts)
- Centre: National Office, Midrand
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Public Management and Governance (NQF Level 6, 360 credits)
- Enquiries:
- Technical: Ms P. Mogale – Tel: (010) 493 2500
- HR: Mr M. Mbele / Ms A. Nthompe – Tel: (010) 493 2689
- Email Applications: 2025/192/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
2. Court Administration Services (Legal) – Gauteng
- Centres & Reference Numbers:
- Pretoria High Court – Ref No: 2025/293/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Land Court, Randburg – Ref No: 2025/294/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Johannesburg High Court – Ref No: 2025/295/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Braamfontein – Ref No: 2025/296/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits)
- Enquiries:
- Ms L. Netshitomboni – Tel: (010) 494 8520
- Ms N. Shandu – Tel: (010) 012 315 7602 (Pretoria)
- Ms R. Bramdaw – Tel: (010) 494 8486 (Johannesburg)
- Ms N. Mhlambi – Tel: (010) 493 5392/5670 (Randburg)
- Ms T. Nzimande – Tel: (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
3. Court Administration Services (Legal) – Western Cape
- Centres:
- Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town – Ref No: 2025/297/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Cape Town – Ref No: 2025/298/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration or Management (NQF Level 6, 360 credits)
- Enquiries: Mr S. Hlongwane – Tel: (021) 429 4029
- Email Applications:
4. Court Administration Services (Legal) – KwaZulu-Natal
- Centres:
- Durban High Court – Ref No: 2025/299/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Labour Court, Durban – Ref No: 2025/300/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Pietermaritzburg High Court – Ref No: 2025/301/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits)
- Enquiries: Ms N. Naidoo – Tel: (031) 372 3176
- Email Applications:
5. Public Administration – Ref No: 2025/302/OCJ (X1 Post)
- Centre: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Service Centre, Durban
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Public Management and Governance (NQF Level 6, 360 credits)
- Enquiries: Ms S.Z. Mvuyana – Tel: (031) 493 1721
- Email Applications: 2025/302/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
6. Court Administration Services (Legal) – Free State
- Centre: Free State Division of the High Court, Bloemfontein – Ref No: 2025/303/OCJ (X1 Intern)
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits)
- Enquiries: Ms N. de la Rey – Tel: (051) 492 4585
- Email Applications: 2025/303/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
7. Administration – Ref No: 2025/304/OCJ (X1 Post)
- Centre: Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
- Stipend: R7 700 per month
- Requirements: Matric and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Public Administration (NQF Level 6, 360 credits)
- Enquiries: Ms N. de la Rey – Tel: (051) 492 4585
- Email Applications: 2025/304/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
📋 General Application Requirements
- Applications must quote the relevant reference number.
- Submit on the new Z83 form (available on www.dpsa.gov.za or www.judiciary.org.za).
- Attach a recently updated CV.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of:
- Matric certificate
- Academic transcripts and records
- ID document
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Applicants must be unemployed graduates who have not participated in any internship programme before.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Office of the Chief Justice SASSETA Funded Graduate Internships 2025–2027:
👉 Apply for OCJ SASSETA Graduate Internships 2025–2027
Or email your application to the relevant provincial address listed above.
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