Registra’S Clerk
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Pay or stipend
- R237 453 – R279 708 p.a. (Level 0 5). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
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 disp ose 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.
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 sk ills: 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 Serv ice, 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
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 disp ose 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
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/158/[email protected]
Enquiries
Technical related enquiries: N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636 HR related enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
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