If you’ve just finished university in South Africa and you’re looking for a paid, hands‑on job that will help you learn how the courts and public offices actually work, this is a great chance. The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is running a SASSETA‑funded Graduate Internship Programme for the years 2025 to 2027. The program offers 24 months of real experience, a monthly stipend, and the chance to work in different courts and government offices across the country.
When can you apply?
All applications must be submitted by 21 November 2025.
Where will you work?
You could be based in Midrand, Gauteng, KwaZulu‑Natal, the Western Cape, or the Free State.
Who can apply?
You need to be a South African citizen who has never done an internship before, and you must be unemployed at the time of your application. The program is open to everyone, and people with disabilities are especially welcome.
1. Administration – National Office, Midrand (2 posts)
- Reference: 2025/292/OCJ
- Stipend: R7,700 each month
- What you need: Matric plus a 3‑year National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Public Management and Governance (NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
Contacts
- Technical help: Ms P. Mogale, Tel: (010) 493 2500
- HR help: Mr M. Mbele / Ms A. Nthompe, Tel: (010) 493 2689
- Email your application to 2025/192/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
2. Court Administration Services (Legal) – Gauteng
Four different court sites are hiring one intern each:
| Court | Reference |
|---|---|
| Pretoria High Court | 2025/293/OCJ |
| Land Court, Randburg | 2025/294/OCJ |
| Johannesburg High Court | 2025/295/OCJ |
| Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Braamfontein | 2025/296/OCJ |
- Stipend: R7,700 per month
- What you need: Matric and an LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).
Contacts
- 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)
3. Court Administration Services (Legal) – Western Cape
- Locations: Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town and Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Cape Town
- References: 2025/297/OCJ and 2025/298/OCJ
- Stipend: R7,700 per month
- What you need: Matric and a 3‑year National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or Management (NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
Contact
Mr S. Hlongwane – Tel: (021) 429 4029
4. Court Administration Services (Legal) – KwaZulu‑Natal
- Locations: Durban High Court, Labour Court Durban, Pietermaritzburg High Court
- References: 2025/299/OCJ, 2025/300/OCJ, 2025/301/OCJ
- Stipend: R7,700 per month
- What you need: Matric and an LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).
Contact
Ms N. Naidoo – Tel: (031) 372 3176
5. Public Administration – KwaZulu‑Natal
- Centre: KwaZulu‑Natal Provincial Service Centre, Durban
- Reference: 2025/302/OCJ
- Stipend: R7,700 per month
- What you need: Matric plus a 3‑year National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Public Management and Governance (NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
Contact
Ms S.Z. Mvuyana – Tel: (031) 493 1721
- Email: 2025/302/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
6. Court Administration Services (Legal) – Free State
- Centre: Free State Division of the High Court, Bloemfontein
- Reference: 2025/303/OCJ
- Stipend: R7,700 per month
- What you need: Matric and an LLB Degree (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).
Contact
Ms N. de la Rey – Tel: (051) 492 4585
- Email: 2025/303/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
7. Administration – Free State
- Centre: Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
- Reference: 2025/304/OCJ
- Stipend: R7,700 per month
- What you need: Matric and a 3‑year National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Public Administration (NQF Level 6, 360 credits).
Contact
Ms N. de la Rey – Tel: (051) 492 4585
- Email: 2025/304/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
General Application Requirements
- Reference number – make sure you write the exact reference number for the position you want.
- Form – fill out the new Z83 form, which you can download from either dpsa.gov.za or judiciary.org.za.
- CV – attach a recent CV that shows your education and any relevant experience.
- Certification – if you get selected, you’ll need certified copies of your matric certificate, academic transcripts, and ID.
- Foreign qualifications – if you studied abroad, SAQA must evaluate your credentials.
- Unemployment check – only graduates who are currently unemployed can join.
- No prior internship – you must not have completed any internship before.
How to Apply
Ready to take the first step? Click the link below to start your application for the Office of the Chief Justice SASSETA Graduate Internships 2025–2027. The site will guide you through the steps and let you submit your documents.
👉 Apply for OCJ SASSETA Graduate Internships 2025–2027
You can also send your application directly to the email address listed for each location.
Good luck, and we hope to see your name among the selected interns soon!