Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) Internships 2027: 29 Posts Available

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is offering 29 internship opportunities for unemployed graduates in 2027. These positions are available across various fields including Finance, Human Resources, Law, and Public Administration. This programme aims to provide valuable workplace experience to recent graduates.

Application Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Location: Midrand, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Free State, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape, South Africa
Programme Duration: 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 (24 months)
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Minimum Qualification: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or LLB Degree (NQF Level 8) depending on the post
Opportunity Type: Graduate Internship

About the OCJ Graduate Internship Programme

The OCJ Graduate Internship Programme is a 24-month initiative designed to equip unemployed graduates with practical skills and experience. It runs from April 2027 to March 2029. The programme provides a structured learning environment within the judicial system.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain exposure to government administration and the legal sector. Participants will work in various courts and provincial service centres, contributing to the efficient functioning of the justice system. The programme focuses on developing professional capabilities in fields relevant to public service.

About the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)

The Office of the Chief Justice is responsible for supporting the Chief Justice of South Africa in leading the judiciary. It plays a key role in the administration of justice and the development of judicial policy. The OCJ operates across the country, ensuring the effective functioning of courts and related services.

The OCJ is committed to upholding the rule of law and promoting access to justice for all South Africans. It works to enhance the independence and efficiency of the judiciary. This includes managing resources and implementing policies that support judicial transformation.

Available OCJ Internship Opportunities

There are 29 internship positions available across different departments and locations. These include opportunities in:

• Finance
• Asset Management
• Human Resource Management & Development
• Employee Health & Wellness
• Risk Management
• Strategy & Service Delivery
• Institutional Secretariat Services
• Court Administration
• Legal Services

Specific roles and their required qualifications are detailed in the table below.

Post	Internship / Centre	Qualification	Posts	Application Email
Finance	National Office, Midrand	National Diploma in Financial Accounting / Management Accounting or relevant NQF 6	X1	2026/F01/[email protected]
Asset Management	Midrand	National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting or Accounting	X1	2026/AM02/[email protected]
Human Resource Management & Development	Midrand	National Diploma in HR Management, HR Development or Industrial Psychology	X1	2026/HRUD03/[email protected]
Employee Health & Wellness	Midrand	National Diploma in Industrial Psychology, Social Science or Psychology	X1	2026/EHW04/[email protected]
Risk Management	National Office	National Diploma in Risk Management	X1	2026/RM05/[email protected]*
Risk Management	National Office	National Diploma in Public Management	X1	2026/RM06/[email protected]
Strategy & Service Delivery	National Office	National Diploma in Public Administration, Developmental Studies or Social Science	X1	2026/SSD07/[email protected]
Strategy & Service Delivery	Midrand	National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration	X1	2026/SSD08/[email protected]
Institutional Secretariat Services	Midrand	National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration	X1	2026/ISS09/[email protected]
Court Administration	Midrand	National Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Office Management	X2	2026/CA10/[email protected]
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre	Cape Town	National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management	X1	2026/WCPSC11/[email protected]
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre	Cape Town	National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration	X1	2026/WCPSC12/[email protected]
Constitutional Court	Braamfontein	National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration	X1	2026/CC13/[email protected]
Constitutional Court	Braamfontein	LLB Degree, NQF Level 8 with 480 credits	X1	2026/CC14/[email protected]
Constitutional Court	Braamfontein	National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management	X2	2026/CC15/[email protected]
Court Administration Services (Legal)	Pretoria High Court	LLB Degree, NQF Level 8 with 480 credits	X1	2026/CAS16/[email protected]
Court Administration Services (Legal)	Johannesburg High Court	LLB Degree, NQF Level 8 with 480 credits	X1	2026/CAS17/[email protected]
Court Administration Services (Legal)	Labour & Labour Appeals Court, Johannesburg	LLB Degree, NQF Level 8 with 480 credits	X1	2026/CAS18/[email protected]
Gauteng Provincial Service Centre	Johannesburg	National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration	X1	2026/GPSC19/[email protected]
Free State High Court	Bloemfontein	National Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Public Administration	X1	2026/FS20/[email protected]
Free State High Court	Bloemfontein	National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology	X1	2026/FS21/[email protected]
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre	Mbombela	National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, or Public Management & Governance	X1	2026/MPSC22/[email protected]
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre	Mbombela	National Diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology	X2	2026/MPSCM23/[email protected]
Mpumalanga High Court	Middelburg	National Diploma in Public Management or Office Management	X1	2026/MPSCM24/[email protected]
Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre	Kimberley	National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology	X1	2026/NCPSC25/[email protected]
Northern Cape High Court	Kimberley	National Diploma in Public Management or Office Management	X1	2026/NCDHC26/[email protected]

Note: The email address for the Risk Management post (Ref 2026/RM05/OCJ) appears to be missing a dot before org.za. Applicants should verify this with the official advert.

What the Internship Offers

Successful interns will gain valuable practical experience in their chosen fields. This programme provides exposure to the operations of the South African judicial system. Interns will receive a monthly stipend to support them during the internship period.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop professional skills and understand public sector administration. This experience can significantly contribute to their future career development. The programme is structured to offer meaningful learning and development.

Programme Duration and Location

The internship programme will run for a period of 24 months, starting on 01 April 2027 and concluding on 31 March 2029. Internships are located across various provinces in South Africa, including Gauteng (Midrand, Pretoria, Johannesburg), Western Cape (Cape Town), Free State (Bloemfontein), Mpumalanga (Mbombela, Middelburg), and Northern Cape (Kimberley).

Applicants applying for positions outside their residential area must be prepared to cover their own accommodation and transportation costs. The OCJ will not provide these.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the OCJ Graduate Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following general requirements:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be an unemployed graduate.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
• Possess a relevant three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits recognised by SAQA, or an LLB Degree at NQF Level 8 with 480 credits for legal positions.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.

Specific posts may have additional requirements as listed in the table above.

Competencies Required

While not explicitly listed, successful candidates are likely to demonstrate the following:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new environments.
• Professionalism and a strong work ethic.

Who Should Apply?

This internship programme is designed for unemployed South African graduates who are eager to gain practical experience in fields such as finance, human resources, law, and public administration. It is suitable for individuals looking to kick-start their careers within the public sector and the justice system. If you are a recent graduate seeking to build your professional profile, this opportunity could be a great fit.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare the following documents for their application:

• A correctly completed and signed new Z83 Application for Employment form.
• A recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Certified copies of Matric certificates, academic transcripts, qualifications, academic records, and identity documents are not required for the initial application. However, shortlisted candidates will need to provide these certified copies.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete a separate application for each reference number they wish to apply for. Applications should be sent to the specific email address allocated to each position.

• Click here to apply for OCJ Finance Internship – Ref 2026/F01/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Asset Management Internship – Ref 2026/AM02/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Human Resource Management & Development Internship – Ref 2026/HRUD03/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Employee Health & Wellness Internship – Ref 2026/EHW04/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Risk Management Internship – Ref 2026/RM06/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Strategy & Service Delivery Internship – Ref 2026/SSD07/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Strategy & Service Delivery Internship – Ref 2026/SSD08/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Institutional Secretariat Services Internship – Ref 2026/ISS09/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Court Administration Internship – Ref 2026/CA10/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Western Cape HR Internship – Ref 2026/WCPSC11/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Western Cape Administration Internship – Ref 2026/WCPSC12/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Constitutional Court Administration Internship – Ref 2026/CC13/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Constitutional Court Legal Internship – Ref 2026/CC14/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Constitutional Court HR Internship – Ref 2026/CC15/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Pretoria High Court Legal Internship – Ref 2026/CAS16/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Johannesburg High Court Legal Internship – Ref 2026/CAS17/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Labour and Labour Appeals Court Legal Internship – Ref 2026/CAS18/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Gauteng Provincial Service Centre Internship – Ref 2026/GPSC19/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Free State Internship – Ref 2026/FS20/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Free State HR Internship – Ref 2026/FS21/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre Internship – Ref 2026/MPSC22/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Mpumalanga HR Internship – Ref 2026/MPSCM23/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Mpumalanga High Court Internship – Ref 2026/MPSCM24/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Northern Cape HR Internship – Ref 2026/NCPSC25/OCJ
• Click here to apply for OCJ Northern Cape High Court Internship – Ref 2026/NCDHC26/OCJ

Applicants should ensure they quote the correct reference number for each application. You can also view the official DPSA vacancy circular for more details.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Late applications may not be considered.
• Applicants must meet all the minimum requirements to be eligible.
• Incomplete applications may be disqualified.
• Certified documents will be required from shortlisted candidates.
• The Office of the Chief Justice reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 28 September 2026. Ensure your application is submitted before this date.

SHARE THIS POST WITH OTHERS.