OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: REGISTRAR’S CLERK

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the
objectives of section 195 (1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity
imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act55) of 1998) and the relevant Human
Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to
Women, Persons with Disabilities and youth.

APPLICATIONS : National Office (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice,
Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office
of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road,
Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685. or via email at applicationsNO@judiciary.org.za

Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private
Bag x 13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand
delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent
5242, East London or via email at applicationsEC@judiciary.org.za

Free State/ Supreme Court of Appeal: Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant
reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the
Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver
applications to the Free State High Court, Corner President Brand and Fontein
Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 or via email at applicationsFS@judiciary.org.za

Gauteng/ Land Court: Randburg/Johannesburg/Pretoria: Quoting the
relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head,
Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000. Applications
can also be hand delivered to the 12th floor, Cnr Pritchard and Kruis Street,
Johannesburg or via email at applicationsGAU@judiciary.org.za

Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X5043,
Kimberley, 8300 Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court, Sol
Plaaitjie Drive, Room B107, Kimberley or via email at
applicationsNC@judiciary.org.za

Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051,
Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Mpumalanga
Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre,
311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200. or via email at
applicationsMP@judiciary.org.za

Western Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X14, Vlaeberg,

Applications can also be hand delivered to 30 Queen Victoria Street,
Cape Town or via email at: applicationsWC@judiciary.org.za

CLOSING DATE : 19 August 2024

NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be
downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za/
www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service
Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only;
contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be
indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of
the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each
application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both
pages by the applicant.

The application must indicate the correct job title, the
office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in
the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the
application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the
selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be
considered. Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be
accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance
certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will
be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence).

Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will
not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel
suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification,
citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification).
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not
been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The
Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the
advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned
requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not
being considered during the selection process. All shortlisted candidates for
Senior Management Service (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical
competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job,
the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the
interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend
candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) SMS competency
assessment tools. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access
to their social media accounts. One of the minimum entry requirements to the
Senior Management Service is the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry
Programme (certificate) which is an online course, endorsed by the National
School of Government (NSG). For more details on the pre-entry course visit:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. The
successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment.
All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract
and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be
required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment.
The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of
Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal
information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more
specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the
event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice
will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by
policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for
recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your
application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the
security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment
process.

OTHER POSTS

POST 28/45 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2024/98/OCJ
SALARY : R216 417 – R254 928 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Bisho

REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate, one (1) year administration experience preferably in a court
environment. The following will be an added advantage: Experience in general
legal administration. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Computer literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal and public relation skills.
Ability to work under pressure and solve problems, numerical skills, accuracy
and attention to detail, planning, organizing and skills and customer service
skills orientated. Knowledge of the Rules of the High Court. All shortlisted
candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the
assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements.

DUTIES : Render support services to case flow management, Filing of civil process;
Render counter services; Act as liaison between Judges and Legal
Practitioners; Attend and oversee to general public queries; Rendering of
efficient and effective support services to court; Attend telephone and /
electronic official queries/ correspondence; Manual data collection, capturing,
monitoring and control; Provide administrative support in Registrar’s
office(general office and case flow management);Provide any administrative
support as required by the Judiciary, Chief Registrar, Court Manager and/or
supervisor; and Assist in the filing and safekeeping of the recorded cases,
Uploading and updating case information on registrars’ tools.

ENQUIRIES : Technical/HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental
Employment Equity goals