Hiring Now | Permanent Judicial Support Position | Level 5 | Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has officially opened applications for a permanent position as a Library Assistant (Salary Level 05) within the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela (Nelspruit). This professional support role acts as a crucial informational resource node for the regional Judiciary, legal researchers, court staff, and external legal practitioners. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining law libraries, processing incoming legal publications, updating loose-leaf law reports, and managing daily circulation desk activities.
This permanent public service position requires a performance agreement upon appointment and offers standard state benefits (such as medical aid, housing allowance, and government pension options). If you hold a Grade 12 certificate, possess relevant information management experience, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, submit your application directly via the dedicated digital channel.
Post Overview & Financial Remuneration
| Recruitment Framework | Formal Profile Details |
| Position Title | Library Assistant |
| Reference Number | 2026/75/OCJ |
| Institution | Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) |
| Workplace Centre | Mpumalanga Division of the High Court: Mbombela |
| Salary Package | R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Salary Level 05) plus standard state benefits |
| Employment Status | Permanent (Performance agreement signature mandatory) |
| Technical Enquiries | Ms RS Ledwaba — Tel No: (013) 758 0000 |
| HR Related Enquiries | Mr SJ Zwane / MV Maeko — Tel No: (013) 758 0000 |
Core Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will render comprehensive library, metadata, and research support services structured across the following parameters:
Information Services & Judicial Support
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Render efficient library and information services to the Judiciary, registrars, internal court officials, and external legal practitioners.
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Provide effective circulation desk services, including managing the issuing, returning, and tracking of legal books, journals, and legislative texts.
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Assist library clients with legal catalog inquiries, basic electronic legal research tools, and locating specific case laws or statutes.
Publication Processing & Collection Management
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Receive and verify all incoming library publications, commercial legal books, law reports, and Government Gazettes against delivery manifests.
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Process and update library publications systematically, including inserting new updates into loose-leaf legal collections (e.g., Juta, LexisNexis publications) to keep reference texts up to date.
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Maintain appropriate organization, shelving, and indexing of the court library collection to ensure high scannability and fast recovery of legal research assets.
Minimum Appointment Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following educational, practical, and competency criteria:
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Basic Academic Profile: Possession of an authentic Grade twelve (12) Certificate or matric equivalent.
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Required Experience: Proven relevant work experience within a public, academic, or corporate library setting or information center.
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Advantageous Criteria: A three (3) year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA will serve as an added advantage.
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Core Technical Knowledge: Clear understanding of technical or professional aspects of information workflows, library information systems, and general library science matters, prescripts, legislation, procedures, and processing.
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Functional Skills: Proficiency in computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Office suites), strong planning skills, precise customer service skills, and thorough interpersonal relations alongside Batho Pele principles.
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Assessment Prerequisite: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine technical and generic suitability for the post.
How to Apply & Document Submission Protocol
The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and will give preference to candidates in line with its institutional Employment Equity goals.
Application Package Checklist
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A fully completed, signed, and dated New Z83 Application Form (effective 1 January 2021). The job title (Library Assistant) and specific post reference number (2026/75/OCJ) must be indicated clearly.
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A comprehensive, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) displaying a chronological timeline of your educational achievements, specific library/administrative duties performed, and contactable work references.
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Note on Supporting Documents: Certified copies of your ID, Grade 12 certificate, higher qualifications, or academic transcripts do not need to be attached for initial application screening. These will be formally verified by the human resource unit only when you are shortlisted for an interview.
Submission Address
Applications for this specific High Court vacancy must be transmitted directly via electronic mail to the dedicated human resource inbox:
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Email Application Route: 2026/75/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Ensure that you indicate the exact reference number in the subject line of your email submission to prevent automated data errors.
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