OCJ Junior Systems Tester: Midrand Vacancy Pays Up to R486,501 a Year

The OCJ Junior Systems Tester vacancy is based at the Office of the Chief Justice’s National Office in Midrand. It offers an annual salary range of R413,001 to R486,501 at level 8. Despite the junior title, the employer requires a relevant NQF level 6 qualification and at least two years of experience. Applications close on 9 November 2026.

OCJ Junior Systems Tester: key details

• Employer: Office of the Chief Justice
• Centre: National Office, Midrand
• Reference: 2026/152/OCJ
• Number of posts: 1
• Salary: R413,001–R486,501 per annum, salary level 8
• Closing deadline: 9 November 2026; the circular does not state a closing time
• Official entry: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, 38/214

Requirements and eligibility

• A National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science, or a relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 recognised by SAQA.
• At least two years’ experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of programming, quality management, software and hardware testing, and project management.
• Understanding of the Corporate Governance of ICT Policy Framework and testing approaches linked to Waterfall and Agile software-development lifecycles.
• Problem-solving, analytical, technical, communication, planning, presentation, report-writing, project-management and time-management skills.

A valid driver’s licence is listed as an added advantage rather than a compulsory requirement. The diploma-level qualification and two-year experience requirement are compulsory. This is not advertised as an internship or a graduate programme with no prior work requirement.

What the work involves

The work combines test execution with measurement and documentation. It is not limited to finding bugs: the advert also asks for support in assessing the effectiveness of testing, checking requirements coverage and reporting information that helps improve software quality.

• Collect defect information and help measure defects by functional area, automated-test coverage, testing effectiveness and test-suite execution time.
• Keep testable requirements current and support the development and maintenance of test cases and scripts.
• Check the relationship between requirements and test cases, maintain test documentation and verify results after deployment.
• Support performance monitoring across development cycles and examine productivity trends and delays.
• Identify quality problems and end-user risks, analyse and escalate software defects, and verify that systems function as required.

Documents to prepare

Submit the new Z83 together with a recent, comprehensive CV. The CV must include contactable referees with telephone numbers and email addresses. The Office of the Chief Justice asks applicants to send documents in PDF format and put them in one folder.

Complete the application form fully, sign it and initial both pages. State the correct position title, advertised office and exact reference. The old Z83 and incomplete, unsigned or uninitialled forms are not accepted.

Certified qualifications and related documents are required from shortlisted candidates on or before the interview date, after Human Resources contacts them. Applicants with foreign qualifications should follow the notice’s evaluation requirement. The initial application requirement is the new Z83 and comprehensive CV.

How to apply and closing deadline

Applications close on 9 November 2026; the circular does not state a closing time.

• Email: 2026/152/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
• Post: Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107.
• Hand delivery: Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.

Use the Junior Systems Tester title and reference 2026/152/OCJ. The email destination is reproduced exactly from the official entry, including its slashes. Do not use the email address for another OCJ technology post. The annexure states the closing date but no time.

Selection and enquiries

Shortlisted candidates undertake a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. Suitability checks can cover criminal and financial records, qualifications, citizenship, employment, references and social-media information. Successful candidates must enter into an employment contract and performance agreement and undergo security clearance. The employer may decide not to fill a post. If it has not contacted an applicant within three months after closing, the notice says to regard the application as unsuccessful.

The organisation will apply its employment-equity goals. The annexure identifies preference for women, persons with disabilities and youth.

Vacancy enquiries: Technical: Mr N Mngomezulu, 010 493 2544. Human Resources: Mr K Mphela, 010 493 2527.

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Official source and independent publisher disclosure

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, 38/214, issued 23 October 2026. Vacancy details appear on printed page(s) 145; department application instructions appear on page(s) 142, 143. Checked against the official circular on 26 October 2026. Review the official notice for amendments before applying.

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