Registry Clerk

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Registry Clerk (Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/338) within the Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management Services at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position offers a salary of R237,453 per annum (Level 05) and is based in Gauteng (Pretoria). The department has specific Employment Equity (EE) targets for this position, seeking Coloured, Indian, and White Males, as well as African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for managing operations to achieve planned outcomes. This includes providing registry counter services, attending to clients, and handling telephonic and other enquiries. They will receive and register hand-delivered mail/files, handle incoming and outgoing correspondence by receiving, sorting, registering, and dispatching mail, and distributing notices on registry issues. The role also involves rendering an effective filing and record management service, which includes opening and closing files according to the record classification system, filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually), and retrieval of documents and files. They will operate office machines related to the registry function, process documents for archiving and disposal, electronically scan files, sort and package files for archives and distribution, compile lists of documents to be archived for submission to the supervisor, and keep records for archived documents. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** * In possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. * **Job related knowledge:** * Knowledge of registry duties and practices. * 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 relevant to 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** Candidates who possess a Grade 12 Certificate, demonstrate job-related knowledge in registry duties, data capture, computer operation, and the legislative framework of the Public Service are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of storage, retrieval procedures, and general registry work. Essential skills include planning and organisation, computer literacy, verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations, and the ability to work effectively within a team. The department specifically targets applicants who are Coloured, Indian, or White Males; African, Coloured, Indian, or White Females; or Persons with Disabilities to meet its Employment Equity objectives. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-338 Source: govpage

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