Registra’s Clerk

Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)

Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary (as advertised)
R237 453 – R279 708 per year
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Registra’s Clerk within the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), with two posts available. The position is based at the Western Cape Division of The High Court in Cape Town. The annual salary ranges from R237 453 – R279 708 (Level 05), and the successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. **What you will do** The Registra’s Clerk will be responsible for: * Registering and allocating case numbers to all pleadings and court documents received. * Ensuring that files have been served on all concerned parties. * Drawing up files for litigants or attorneys. * Updating files with return services and proof of services. * Safe-keeping and disposing of case records. * Retrieving requested files and making them available to requesters. * Attending to queries from parties and members of the public. * Recording documents received and systematically recording court files. * Keeping records of requests received from litigants. * Attending to case management and set down notices. * Implementing case management practices, such as placing request forms in the space of requested files and completing/filing movement sheets. * Rendering general case management duties. * Monitoring files and records as per case management procedures. * Submitting leave forms to HR for compliance. * Maintaining and keeping all registers for filing and archiving. * Complying with telephone prescripts and leave policies. * Preparing and signing performance agreements timeously. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade twelve (12) certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. * No experience required. * A relevant qualification in the field of [Not specified] will serve as an added advantage. * **Knowledge and skills:** * Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment, registry processes, and practice. * Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. * Understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service. * Knowledge of Filing system, Mail procedure manual, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National archives, and Batho Pele Principles. * Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office). * Communication skills. * Numeracy skills. * Interpersonal skills. * Problem solving and analysis skills. * Time management skills. * Administrative skills. **Who should apply** This position is ideal for individuals who hold a Grade 12 certificate (or equivalent NQF level four qualification) and are seeking an entry-level role, as no prior experience is required. Candidates should possess knowledge of registry and office working procedures, public service legislative frameworks, filing systems, mail procedures, and relevant principles such as PAIA, National archives, and Batho Pele. Essential skills include computer literacy (Microsoft Office proficiency), strong communication, numeracy, interpersonal, problem-solving and analysis, time management, and administrative capabilities. Preference will be given to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/office-of-the-chief-justice-ocj-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-158-ocj Source: govpage

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At a glance

  • No previous work experience required.
  • 2 posts available.
  • Microsoft Office

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Job description

REGISTRA’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/158/OCJ (X2 POSTS) SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of Grade twelve (12) certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. A relevant qualification in the field of will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment, registry processes and practice, Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment, understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service, Knowledge of Filling system, Mail procedure manual, Promotion of access to information Act, National archives and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in computer Literacy (Microsoft Office), communication, numeracy, interpersonal skills, problem solving and analysis, time management and administrative skills. DUTIES : Register/ allocate case numbers to all pleadings and court documents received, ensure that the files have been served on all parties concerned, draw up files for the litigants/Attorney, update the file of return service/s proof services, safe-keep and dispose of case records. Retrieve the requested file and make the file available to the requester, attend to queries from parties and members of the public, record documents received, ensure systematically recording of court files and keep record of requests received from litigants. Attend to case management and set down notice, implement case management practices (placing request forms in the space of a file that has been requested, complete and file the movement sheet), render case management duties, monitor files and records as per the case Management. Submit leave forms to HR for compliance, maintain and keep all registers for filing and archiving, comply with the telephone prescripts and leave policies, prepare and sign performance agreement timeously. ENQUIRIES : Technical related enquiries: N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636 HR related enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032 APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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