Registra’s Clerk

About the role

The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring 2 Registra’s Clerk posts, based in Western Cape Division of The High Court Cape Town. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 – R279,708 a year. How to apply: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Reference number to quote: 2026/158/OCJ Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.