OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE: REGISTRAR’S CLERK

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 Gauteng/Land Court: 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.

Free State Supreme Court of Appeal: 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.
Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant reference
number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief
Justice, Private Bag X 20051, 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

CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026

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). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder.
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.

All shortlisted candidates,
including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a
practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct)
Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an
additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for 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 panel will recommend candidates to attend generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools.

Applicants could be required to provide consent for access
to their social media accounts 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 7considered. 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
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 05/287 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2025/403/OCJ
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middelburg

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate; no experience is
required. A three year National Diploma at NQF 6/relevant qualification with
360 credits as recognised by SAQA will be an added advantage. 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. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of
working procedures in terms of the working environment, Knowledge of registry
processes and practice, Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in
terms of the working environment, Knowledge and understanding of legislative
frameworks governing the Public Service, Knowledge of Filling system, Mail
procedure manual, Promotion of access to information Act and National
archives. Computer Literacy skills (Microsoft Office), Communication skills,
Numeracy, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving and analysis skills, Time
management skills, administrative skills. Ability to work under pressure and
solve problems. Numerical skills. Attention to detail and Customer service skills
orientated

DUTIES : Rendering effective and efficient case flow management support service to the
Court. Attend to all stakeholders’ enquiries and correspondence. Ensure proper
filing and safekeeping of all court records. Proper Administration of all appeal
and petition processes. Ensuring proper receipt, processing administration and
filing of all appeals and applications for Leave to appeal. Provide administrative
support in the Registrar`s office. Prepare, analyse and submit court statistics.
Maintain and keep all registers for civil and criminal matters including the
provisional rolls. Upload and update case information on registrars’ tools, court
online and Caseline. Render efficient and effective support services to the
court. Issue court processes at the General Office including online. Render
case management duties.

Attend and oversee to public queries. Filing and
archiving civil processes. Provide any other administrative support in general
as required by the Chief Registrar or Court Manager. Perform clerical and
administrative work within the Court: 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 and Safe- keep and dispose of case
records. Handle court’s request files: 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, keep record of requests received from litigants. Render case
management duties: 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).

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms DY Seswene Tel No: (013) 492 2213
HR Related Enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/ Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be via email to: 2025/403/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : OCJ will give preference to candidates in line with the departmental Employment Equity goals.