REGISTRAR’S CLERK is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. 3 posts available | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Western Cape Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Service Centre: Durban: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 1st Floor Office No 118, CNR Somtseu8 & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban, 4000. Gauteng/Pretoria: Provincial Service Centre: 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.
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. CENTRE Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- No experience required.
- An LLB/ B Com Law/ BA Law/ Paralegal qualification, experience in general legal administration, one (1) year administration experience preferably in a court environment and valid driver’s license will serve as 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: Good communication (written and verbal), computer literacy (MS Office), good interpersonal skills, good public relations skills, ability to work under pressure, customer service, knowledge of document management and filing.
Duties
Assist with the management and control of Court Records, filling and issuing of civil processes and criminal matter, processing of reviews and appeals, compilation of statistics, attend and oversee to general public enquiries/ correspondence, Court online related duties, perform any other duties required for the effective and efficient functioning of the court as required by the Judiciary, Court Manager and Chief Registrar.
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2635 HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032 APPLICATIONS Applications can be sent via email to 2026/37/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. 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. 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, 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 : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. An LLB/ B Com
Law/ BA Law/ Paralegal qualification, experience in general legal administration, one (1) year administration experience preferably in a court
environment and valid driver’s license will serve as 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: Good
communication (written and verbal), computer literacy (MS Office), good interpersonal skills, good public relations skills, ability to work under pressure,
customer service, knowledge of document management and filing.
DUTIES : Assist with the management and control of Court Records, filling and issuing of civil processes and criminal matter, processing of reviews and appeals,
compilation of statistics, attend and oversee to general public enquiries/ correspondence, Court online related duties, perform any other duties required
for the effective and efficient functioning of the court as required by the
Judiciary, Court Manager and Chief Registrar.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2635 HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
APPLICATIONS Applications can be sent via email to 2026/37/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 17 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.



