REGISTRAR’S CLERK AT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

REGISTRAR’S CLERK AT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

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 :
Mpumalanga/Mbombela: 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.

CLOSING DATE : 04 September 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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements 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.

Applicants could be required to
provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment
for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme:
Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA
which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government
(NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry
into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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 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 possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel
suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification,
citizenship checks, social media, 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
PUBLIC
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 30/69 : REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/115/OCJ
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 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 or equivalent
qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. No experience is
required. A three (3) year’s National Diploma in Legal qualification or equivalent
at NQF 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A valid driver’s license will
serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of working
procedures in terms of the working environment, registry processes and
practice, storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment,
knowledge and understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public
Service, filling system, Mail procedure manual, Promotion of access to
information Act and National archives. Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in
computer literacy (MS Office), communication, numeracy, interpersonal,
problem solving and analysis, time management and administrative skills.

DUTIES : 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 safekeep 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
systematic recording of court files and keep a 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), render case management duties and monitor files and
records as per the case Management. Provide support with administrative
registrar: Submit leave forms to HR for compliance, maintain and keep all
registers for filing and archiving, comply with the telephone prescripts and
leave policies and prepare and sign performance agreement timeously.

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 sent via email to 2026/115/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the
Employment Equity goals