REGISTRAR is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre
Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of two (2) years post graduate legal experience.
- MR3: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years post graduate legal experience.
- MR4: LLB Degree or equivalent plus minimum of 8 years post graduate legal experience.
- MR5: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 14 years post graduate legal experience.
- Superior Court or litigation experience and a driver’s license 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 registrar’s duties, Case Flow Management, legislative framework governing the public service, knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment, Batho Pele Principles, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), computer literacy, numerical skills, planning and organising skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, time management skills, analytical skills, customer service orientated, conflict management, strong work ethics and professionalism, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, results driven, honesty/trustworthy and observance of confidentiality.
Duties
Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the Court in handling of quasi- judicial functions: Determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with the Court rules, consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5]) – by applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge, capture accurate outcome of discretion applied on the file cover, ensure circulation of the outcome to the relevant litigating party, capture and update accurate Default applications register and data tool registered in the office daily, verify data and submit reporting tool on percentage of default judgments granted by Registrars to the Statistician, execute taxations to enhance efficiency of the Court in handling of quasi-judicial functions, Tax bills of cost – by hearing arguments from the parties and apply discretion and knowledge to the reasonable litigation costs, process and finalise Opposed and Unopposed Taxations in accordance with SOP, deal with and finalise taxation reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission to the Judiciary, capture and update accurate Bills of costs registered and data tools in the office, submit reporting tool on Taxations to the Statistician, manage criminal/civil process to enhance efficiency of the Court: Analyse statistical data to assess trends and devise strategies to address identified risk factors, resolve Presidential Hotline queries and chapter 9 institution enquiries, coordinate and report on the provision of support staff in Court Rooms and Registrars supporting offices, manage the collation of performance information/ data/ Statistics for purpose of reporting as per Reporting Tools, maintain and update manual registers for Audit of reported Performance information, supervise, develop staff and ensure general supervision of employees.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. M Mhlontlo Tel No: (047) 504 5500 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo at (087) 086 6929
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/85/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Department Notes
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. 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 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.
Notes
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit a service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year Legal qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years post graduate
legal experience. MR3: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years post graduate legal experience. MR4: LLB Degree or equivalent plus minimum
of 8 years post graduate legal experience. MR5: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 14 years post graduate legal experience. Superior Court or
litigation experience and a driver’s license 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 registrar’s duties, Case Flow Management, legislative framework governing the public service, knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of
the working environment, Batho Pele Principles, excellent communication skills
(verbal and written), computer literacy, numerical skills, planning and organising skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, interpersonal
skills, conflict management skills, time management skills, analytical skills, customer service orientated, conflict management, strong work ethics and
professionalism, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, results driven, honesty/trustworthy and observance of confidentiality.
DUTIES : Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the Court in handling of quasi- judicial functions: Determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with
the Court rules, consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5]) – by applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge,
capture accurate outcome of discretion applied on the file cover, ensure circulation of the outcome to the relevant litigating party, capture and update
accurate Default applications register and data tool registered in the office daily, verify data and submit reporting tool on percentage of default judgments
granted by Registrars to the Statistician, execute taxations to enhance efficiency of the Court in handling of quasi-judicial functions, Tax bills of cost –
by hearing arguments from the parties and apply discretion and knowledge to the reasonable litigation costs, process and finalise Opposed and Unopposed
Taxations in accordance with SOP, deal with and finalise taxation reviews (Rule
48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission to the
Judiciary, capture and update accurate Bills of costs registered and data tools in the office, submit reporting tool on Taxations to the Statistician, manage
criminal/civil process to enhance efficiency of the Court: Analyse statistical data to assess trends and devise strategies to address identified risk factors, resolve
Presidential Hotline queries and chapter 9 institution enquiries, coordinate and report on the provision of support staff in Court Rooms and Registrars
supporting offices, manage the collation of performance information/ data/
Statistics for purpose of reporting as per Reporting Tools, maintain and update manual registers for Audit of reported Performance information, supervise,
develop staff and ensure general supervision of employees.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. M Mhlontlo Tel No: (047) 504 5500 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo at (087) 086 6929
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/85/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.