Starting your career in the public service sector while gaining paid work experience? The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) TVET Learnership Programme 2025/2026 is a government initiative offering unemployed TVET graduates the chance to gain 18 months of structured workplace training across various provinces in South Africa.
Who is the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)?
The OCJ supports South Africa’s judiciary by ensuring that the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, High Courts, and other judicial structures operate efficiently. Beyond its mandate, the OCJ invests in youth development by providing opportunities such as internships and learnerships to improve employability and strengthen public sector capacity.
What is the OCJ TVET Learnership Programme 2025/2026
This 18-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme, as published in Circular 32 of 2025, is designed specifically for graduates from public TVET colleges. It provides practical exposure to administrative and operational work in government offices.
Learners will receive:
- Workplace-based training in administration, HR, finance, and management
- Monthly stipend of R4,950
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced public service professionals
What you will gain
- Valuable government work experience aligned with your N6 qualification
- Exposure to administration, HR, financial management, and public management
- An 18-month structured programme that bridges academic learning with workplace application
- A strong foundation for future employment in the public or private sector
Candidate Role During the Programme
Selected learners will:
- Assist with daily administrative tasks in OCJ provincial offices
- Support financial management, HR, and public management functions
- Provide clerical and operational support to ensure smooth office workflows
- Learn and apply practical skills to improve employability
Programmes/Jobs Offered
Placements will be aligned to learners’ fields of study, such as:
| Position | Reference Number | Centre | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Management / Administration (2 posts) | 2025/224/OCJ | Polokwane High Court | Public Management / Office Administration |
| Financial Management (1 post) | 2025/225/OCJ | Thohoyandou High Court | Financial Management |
| Public Management / Administration (1 post) | 2025/226/OCJ | North West – Provincial Service Centre | Public Management / Administration |
| Public Management / Administration (1 post) | 2025/227/OCJ | Mmabatho High Court | Public Management / Administration |
| Human Resource Management (1 post) | 2025/228/OCJ | Northern Cape Provincial Service Centre | Human Resource Management |
| Public Management / Administration (1 post) | 2025/229/OCJ | Kimberley High Court | Public Management / Administration |
Are you Eligible? Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold an N6 Certificate from a public TVET college
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Have never participated in an internship programme before
- Be a South African citizen
- Candidates with disabilities and those from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply
Ideal Candidate Exhibits
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn in a structured government setting
- Attention to detail and reliability
Duration and Stipend
- Duration: 18 months
- Stipend: R4,950 per month
How to Apply
Applications must include:
- Certified copy of your N6 certificate
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified academic records
- Completed Z83 application form (if required)
- Use the correct reference number for your province (e.g., 2025/224/OCJ for Polokwane)
Submission methods:
- Email applications to the addresses listed in the official advert
- Or hand-deliver to designated OCJ provincial offices
(Faxed applications will not be considered.)
Location
- Placements available nationwide across South Africa’s provinces
Closing Date
- To be confirmed (check official advert – apply early to avoid missing out)
Why This Opportunity Matters
- Bridges the gap between academic learning and workplace experience
- Offers public service exposure highly valued by employers
- Helps address youth unemployment by equipping graduates with practical skills
- Provides a stepping stone into government and administrative careers
Recommendations
- Prepare and certify documents within 3 months of application
- Apply with the correct reference number to avoid disqualification
- Tailor your CV to highlight administration, finance, or HR skills
- Apply early since positions are limited across provinces
Tips for Applying
- Keep your application clear, neat, and complete
- Emphasise your willingness to learn and commitment to public service
- Double-check that all documents are attached before submission
- Follow up with the provincial office if you don’t receive acknowledgement
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