Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
REGISTRAR’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/36/OCJ
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Durban
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. A 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: 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. Batho Pele Principles, Computer Literacy skills (Microsoft Office), and communication skills. Numeracy skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving and analysis skills, time management skills 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, 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 systematical 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), render case management duties, 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, prepare and sign performance agreement timeously, safe-keep and dispose of case records.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr SI Cele Tel No: (031) 492 6207
HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 4931723
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/36/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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.
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 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).