Registra’s Clerk
Office of the Chief Justice
- Location
- Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town, Western Cape
- Salary
- R237 453 – R279 708 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 4 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Registrar's clerk at the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
- You need Grade 12 (matric)
- No experience needed
- Register court documents and manage case files
- 2 posts; R237 453 - R279 708 a year
How to apply
Apply by email
How to apply: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/220, ref 2026/158/OCJ (X2 POSTS). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Email: OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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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.
Notes:
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Enquiries: Technical related enquiries: N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636 HR related enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
Reference number: 2026/158/OCJ (X2 POSTS)