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Office of the Chief Justice Internships 2026/2027: R8,174.75 Monthly Stipend

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The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is inviting qualifying unemployed graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2026/2027. The opportunities are available across various fields, including Finance, Asset Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Strategy and Service Delivery, Court Administration, Public Administration and Legal Services.

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75 and gain valuable workplace exposure within the South African judiciary.

If you are looking for government internships in South Africa, the Office of the Chief Justice Internship Programme provides opportunities for graduates who meet the specified qualification requirements.

Quick Overview

OpportunityDetails
ProgrammeOffice of the Chief Justice Internship Programme 2026/2027
OrganisationOffice of the Chief Justice
Opportunity TypeInternship
Target GroupUnemployed graduates
StipendR8,174.75 per month
LocationsGauteng, Western Cape, Free State and other OCJ centres
DurationInternship programme
Closing Date28 September 2026
CitizenshipSouth African citizens
ApplicationEmail, using the new Z83 application form
ExperienceApplicants must not have participated in an internship programme previously

About the Office of the Chief Justice Internship Programme

The Office of the Chief Justice is offering internship opportunities to qualifying graduates during the 2026/2027 financial year.

The programme is intended to provide unemployed graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in their respective fields of study.

Available internship areas include financial management, human resources, risk management, strategy and planning, court administration, public administration and legal services.

The OCJ is an equal opportunity employer. Its Employment Equity Plan will be considered when filling the available positions, with preference given to persons with disabilities.

Available Internship Opportunities

The advertised opportunities include the following:

1. Finance Internship

Reference: 2026/F01/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Financial Accounting or Management Accounting at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, as recognised by SAQA
  • An equivalent relevant NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits may also be considered

2. Asset Management Internship

Reference: 2026/AM02/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or Accounting at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, as recognised by SAQA
  • Relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits

3. Human Resource Management and Development Internship

Reference: 2026/HRUD03/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Industrial Psychology at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

4. Employee Health and Wellness Internship

Reference: 2026/EHW04/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Industrial Psychology, Social Science or Psychology at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

5. Risk Management Internship

Reference: 2026/RM05/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Risk Management at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits

6. Risk Management Internship – Public Management

Reference: 2026/RM06/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Public Management at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

7. Strategy and Service Delivery Internship

Reference: 2026/SSD07/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Public Administration, Developmental Studies or Social Science at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

8. Strategy and Service Delivery Internship – Administration

Reference: 2026/SSD08/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

9. Institutional Secretariat Services Internship

Reference: 2026/ISS09/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

10. Court Administration Internship

Reference: 2026/CA10/OCJ

Positions: 2

Location: National Office, Midrand

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Office Management at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
  • Relevant equivalent qualification may be considered

Western Cape Internship Opportunities

The OCJ is also offering internship opportunities at its Western Cape Provincial Service Centre in Cape Town.

Human Resource Management

Reference: 2026/WCPSC11/OCJ

Positions: 1

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require a Grade 12 certificate and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Public Administration / Office Management

Reference: 2026/WCPSC12/OCJ

Positions: 1

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require a Grade 12 certificate and a three-year National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Constitutional Court Internship Opportunities

The OCJ is offering several internship positions at the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein.

Public Administration / Office Management / Business Administration

Reference: 2026/CC13/OCJ

Positions: 1

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, or a relevant equivalent qualification.

LLB Internship

Reference: 2026/CC14/OCJ

Positions: 1

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • LLB Degree at NQF Level 8 with 480 credits, as recognised by SAQA

Application: 2026/CC14/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Human Resource Management

Reference: 2026/CC15/OCJ

Positions: 2

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require Grade 12 and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Court Administration Services – Legal Internship

The OCJ is also offering Court Administration Services (Legal) internships for candidates with an LLB qualification.

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Available positions include:

  • 2026/CAS16/OCJ – Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria
  • 2026/CAS17/OCJ – Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg
  • 2026/CAS18/OCJ – Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Johannesburg

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • LLB Degree at NQF Level 8 with 480 credits, as recognised by SAQA

Applications must be sent to the email address corresponding to the specific reference number.

Gauteng Provincial Service Centre Internship

Reference: 2026/GPSC19/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: Gauteng Provincial Service Centre

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Qualification required:

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Three-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Office Management or Business Administration
  • Relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits may be considered

Free State Internship Opportunities

Public Management / Public Administration

Reference: 2026/FS20/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: Division of the High Court, Free State

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require Grade 12 and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Public Administration or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits.

Human Resource Management

Reference: 2026/FS21/OCJ

Positions: 1

Location: Division of the High Court, Free State

Stipend: R8,174.75 per month

Applicants require Grade 12 and a three-year National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology at NQF Level 6 with 360 credits, or a relevant equivalent qualification.

General Requirements

Applicants for the OCJ Internship Programme must meet the general conditions specified in the advertisement.

Applicants must:

  • Be unemployed graduates.
  • Be South African citizens.
  • Not have participated in an internship programme previously.
  • Meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship.
  • Hold qualifications recognised by SAQA where applicable.
  • Meet the required NQF level and credit requirements for the advertised post.

The OCJ is an equal opportunity employer. Its Employment Equity Plan will be considered when making appointments, and preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

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Who Can Apply?

The programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who have not previously participated in an internship programme and who possess the qualification required for a specific internship position.

Applicants should carefully match their qualifications to the requirements of the reference number they are applying for.

Candidates applying for internships outside their area of residence should be prepared to arrange and pay for their own accommodation and transportation, taking into consideration that they will receive a stipend.

What Documents Are Required?

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form together with a recently updated CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of:

  • Matric certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification certificates
  • Academic record
  • South African Identity Document

The advertisement states that qualifications with 360 or 480 credits, depending on the position, must be recognised by SAQA.

Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by SAQA.

How to Apply

To apply for an Office of the Chief Justice Internship:

  1. Obtain and complete the new Z83 application form.
  2. Prepare a recently updated CV.
  3. Identify the internship reference number that matches your qualification.
  4. Submit a separate application for each reference number you wish to apply for.
  5. Send your application to the email address listed for the specific internship.
  6. Make sure your application is submitted before the closing date.

The advertisement indicates that applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered.

Applicants can obtain the new Z83 form through Public Service Department resources or the official OCJ/DPSA vacancy platforms.

Official websites: Department of Public Service and Administration vacancies⁠ and Office of the Chief Justice⁠

Important Information for Applicants

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment process. Candidates must also be available for assessments and selection interviews at the time, date and place determined by the OCJ.

All appointments are subject to verification and pre-screening.

The OCJ reserves the right not to make an appointment, and correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.

Applicants should also be cautious of internship scams. Do not pay anyone to apply for an OCJ internship. Use the official application instructions and verify information before submitting personal documents.

Why Consider the Office of the Chief Justice Internship?

The OCJ Internship Programme provides qualifying graduates with an opportunity to obtain practical workplace exposure within South Africa’s judicial administration environment.

The range of fields means that graduates from areas such as accounting, human resources, public administration, management, social sciences, risk management and law may find an opportunity aligned with their qualifications.

However, applicants should remember that an internship does not automatically guarantee permanent employment unless this is specifically stated by the employer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Office of the Chief Justice Internship Programme 2026/2027 open?

Yes. Applications are open for qualifying unemployed South African graduates, with the closing date set for 28 September 2026.

How much is the OCJ internship stipend?

Successful interns will receive a stipend of R8,174.75 per month.

Who can apply?

Unemployed South African citizens who have not previously participated in an internship programme and who meet the qualification requirements for a specific position can apply.

What qualifications are required?

Requirements differ according to the internship. Positions include qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Psychology, Risk Management, Public Administration, Office Management, Business Administration, Social Science and Law.

Where are the internships located?

The advertised positions are located at various OCJ centres, including Midrand, Braamfontein, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and the Free State.

How do I apply?

Applicants must complete the new Z83 application form, attach a recently updated CV and submit the application to the email address specified for the relevant reference number.

Can I apply for more than one position?

Yes. However, applicants must complete a separate application for each reference number.

Final Thoughts

The Office of the Chief Justice Internships 2026/2027 offer qualifying unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while receiving a R8,174.75 monthly stipend.

With opportunities available across fields such as Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration, Risk Management, Court Administration and Law, graduates should carefully review the requirements and select positions that match their qualifications.

The deadline is 28 September 2026, so eligible applicants should prepare their new Z83 form, updated CV and supporting documentation well before the closing date.

Always verify the vacancy details and application instructions through the official Office of the Chief Justice or government vacancy platforms before submitting personal information.