Hey future legal eagles and admin gurus! Are you a TVET graduate in South Africa looking to kickstart your career with some real-world experience? The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is offering an incredible Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity for 2025/2026. While it’s officially an internship, we’re calling it the Office of the Chief Justice TVET Bursary for simplicity on Bursaries Room, because it’s an amazing opportunity to get funded practical experience in the South African legal system!
This program is designed for ambitious TVET College N6 graduates who need to complete their practical training (Work Integrated Learning) to get their qualifications or just gain valuable experience. It’s your chance to step into the judiciary, work alongside professionals, and apply your skills in a crucial government office. If you’re unemployed and ready to learn, this could be your big break to gain experience and boost your CV!
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this fantastic opportunity with the Office of the Chief Justice, you need to tick a few boxes:
- You must have an N6 Certificate from a public TVET College as your highest qualification.
- You need to be an unemployed graduate and must not have participated in any previous internship programmes.
- You must be a South African citizen.
What Does It Cover?
While this isn’t a traditional bursary covering tuition fees, this opportunity provides invaluable Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement with the Office of the Chief Justice. It’s a chance to gain practical experience relevant to your TVET qualification across various departments and provinces. This funded placement allows you to complete your practical training, bridge the gap between academic study and the professional world, and set you up for future employment!
Opportunities are available in fields like Public Management/Administration, Financial Management, and Human Resource Management across several provinces:
Limpopo Province
- Public Management/Administration – Polokwane High Court – Ref No: 2025/224/OCJ
- Financial Management – Thohoyandou High Court – Ref No: 2025/225/OCJ
North West Province
- Public Management/Administration – North West Provincial Service Centre – Ref No: 2025/226/OCJ
- Public Management/Administration – Mmabatho High Court – Ref No: 2025/227/OCJ
Northern Cape Province
- Human Resource Management – Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre – Ref No: 2025/228/OCJ
- Public Management/Administration – Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre – Ref No: 2025/229/OCJ
Eastern Cape Province
- Human Resource Management – East London Provincial Service Centre – Ref No: 2025/230/OCJ
- Public Management/Administration – East London Provincial Service Centre – Ref No: 2025/231/OCJ
- Public Management/Administration – Makhanda High Court – Ref No: 2025/232/OCJ
- Public Management/Administration – Umtata High Court – Ref No: 2025/233/OCJ
Gauteng Province
- Public Management/Administration – National Office – Ref No: 2025/234/OCJ
- Human Resource Management – Gauteng Provincial Services Centre – Ref No: 2025/235/OCJ
- Financial Management – Gauteng Provincial Services Centre – Ref No: 2025/236/OCJ
KwaZulu-Natal Province
- Administration – Durban High Court – Ref No: 2025/237/OCJ
How to Apply?
Ready to jumpstart your career at the Office of the Chief Justice? Here’s what you need to do:
Your application package must include:
- A completed Z83 Application Form. You can download it directly from here: Download Z83 Form
- A recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Letter from your TVET institution.
Super Important Tips!
- Make sure to clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position, and Location you’re applying for on your application. Don’t skip this!
- If you’re applying for more than one position or province, you must submit a separate application for each centre.
- Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be asked to submit certified copies of their ID, qualifications, and academic transcripts, so keep them ready!
Where to Send Your Application:
Applications can be submitted via email, post, or hand delivery, depending on the province and specific position. Check the details below for your chosen opportunity:
- For Limpopo Province (Polokwane High Court & Thohoyandou High Court):
📧 Email: For Polokwane: 2025/224/[email protected] | For Thohoyandou: 2025/225/[email protected]
📮 Post: Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700
📍 Hand Delivery: 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane - For North West Province (NW PSC & Mmabatho High Court):
📧 Email: For NW PSC: 2025/226/[email protected] | For Mmabatho: 2025/227/[email protected]
📮 Post: Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735
📍 Hand Delivery: 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mmabatho - For Northern Cape Province (NC PSC):
📧 Email: For HR Mgmt: 2025/228/[email protected] | For Public Mgmt: 2025/229/[email protected]
📮 Post: Private Bag X5043, Kimberley, 8300
📍 Hand Delivery: High Court, Sol Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley - For Eastern Cape Province (East London PSC & High Courts):
📧 Email: 2025/230/[email protected] (and other refs up to 2025/233/OCJ, replace as applicable)
📮 Post: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge, East London, 5206
📍 Hand Delivery: 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent, East London - For Gauteng Province (National Office & PSC):
📧 Email: For National Office: 2025/234/[email protected] | For HR/Financial Mgmt: 2025/235/[email protected] / 2025/236/[email protected]
📮 Post: For National Office: Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 | For PSC: Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
📍 Hand Delivery: For National Office: 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand | For PSC: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg - For KwaZulu-Natal Province (Durban High Court):
📧 Email: 2025/237/[email protected]
📮 Post: Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001
📍 Hand Delivery: 1st Floor Office No 118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban
Don’t Miss the Deadline! All applications must be submitted on or before Monday, 29 September 2025.
If getting hands-on experience at the Office of the Chief Justice sounds like your dream opportunity, don’t hesitate! Prepare your application and hit that submit button before the closing date. Good luck, future leaders, and remember to explore more amazing bursaries and opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
