Registra’s Clerk

About this post

The Office of the Chief Justice is looking for 2 people for the post of Registra’s Clerk in Cape Town. It is a permanent post on salary level 5, paying R237 453 – R279 708 per annum . The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement..

Where you will work: Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• Applicants should be in possession of Grade twelve (12) certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA.
• No experience required.
• A relevant qualification in the field of will serve as an added advantage.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment, registry processes and practice, Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment, understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service, Knowledge of Filling system, Mail procedure manual, Promotion of access to information Act, National archives and Batho Pele Principles.
• Skilled in computer Literacy (Microsoft Office), communication, numeracy, interpersonal skills, problem solving and analysis, time management and administrative skills.

What you’ll do

• 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, safe-keep and dispose of case records.
• 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 and keep record of requests received from litigants.
• 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, monitor files and records as per the case Management.
• Submit leave forms to HR for compliance, maintain and keep all registers for filing and archiving, comply with the telephone prescripts and leave policies, prepare and sign performance agreement timeously.

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number 2026/158/OCJ on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.