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Registry Clerk

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 13 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number 2026/160/OCJ
DPSA post POST39/121
Company / organisation OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Location Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Salary R237 453 – R279 708 p.a. (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 13 Nov 2026

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Overview

Handle incoming and outgoing correspondences. Receive, sort, register and dispatch mail, distribute notices on registry issues, record receipt files and protection records and ensure correct filling, make sure that the storeroom is locked to limit access, replace torn out registers, keep closed registers safe in the archival storeroom, render an effective filing and record management service, open and close files according to record classification system.

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: Understanding of the National Archives Act and Regulations, understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment, understanding of the work in regis try and Batho Pele Principles
  • Skilled in communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, computer literacy (MS Office), numerical, time management, planning, organising and report writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondences
  • Receive, sort, register and dispatch mail, distribute notices on registry issues, record receipt files and protection records and ensure correct filling, make sure that the storeroom is locked to limit access, replace torn out registers, keep closed registers safe in the archival storeroom, render an effective filing and record management service, open and close files according to record classification system
  • File /store, trace (manually) and retrieve documents and files, ensure that the information inside the personal file is filed accordingly, complete index cards for all files, maintain safe custody and protection of files and records, label files neatly for easy retrieval, arrange and package files for archi ves and distribution, ensure that there is enough space for filing in the storeroom to avoid misfiling of documents, register all files requested by relevant clients
  • For example, clients such as Auditors and HR practitioners, process documents for archivi ng and/ disposal, conduct electronic scanning of files, sort and package files for archives and distribution, compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor and keep records for archived documents

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Applications can be sent via email to 2026/160/[email protected]

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Recruitment enquiries

Technical related enquiries: Mr MN Zondi Tel No: (033) 345 8211 HR related enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723

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