Registry Clerk

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary (as advertised)
R237 453 per year
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is for a Registry Clerk position within the Directorate of Corporate Services at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, with an annual salary of R237 453 (Level 05). **What you will do** * Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. * Provide registry counter services. * Attend to clients. * Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. * Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. * Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. * Receive all mail. * Sort, register and dispatch mail. * Distribute notices on registry issues. * Render an effective filing and record management service. * Open and close files according to record classification system. * Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files. * Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. * Process documents for archiving and/disposal. * Electronic scanning of files. * Sort and package files for archives and distribution. * Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. * Keep records for archived documents. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum requirement: Grade 12 Certificate. * Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer. * Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. * Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. * Understanding of the work in registry. * Job related skills: Planning and organisation. * Computer literacy. * Communication (verbal and written). * Interpersonal relations. * Ability to work within a team. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 Certificate and have knowledge of registry duties, practices, and public service legislative frameworks. They should be proficient in data capture and computer operation, with an understanding of storage and retrieval procedures. Essential skills include planning and organisation, computer literacy, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations, and the ability to work effectively within a team. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-268 Source: govpage

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Job description

REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/268 Directorate: Corporate Services SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05) CENTRE : Western Cape (Cape Town) REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills. Planning and organisation. Computer literacy. communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within a team. DUTIES : Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management service. Open and close files according to record classification system. Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents for archiving an/disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents. ENQUIRIES : Mr T Mtintsilana at 071 302 1220 APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post268@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

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