Jobs · Western Cape · Office of the Chief Justice
Registra’s Clerk
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Registrar's Clerk at the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town (2 posts). Handles court files, case numbers and records. Suits people with a Grade 12 certificate and no experience needed.
- Register court documents, allocate case numbers, and check that files have been served on all parties.
- Retrieve requested case files, answer queries from parties and the public, and keep registers for filing and archiving.
- Must have a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 4 recognised by SAQA. No experience is required.
- A relevant qualification is an added advantage. Computer skills (Microsoft Office) are needed.
- The job is based at the Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town.
- Send your application by email to 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za, quoting reference 2026/158/OCJ.
- No closing date is stated in the advert. The salary is R237 453 to R279 708 per year (Level 05), and the successful candidate must sign a performance agreement.
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Requirements
- 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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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Enquiries
Technical related enquiries: N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636 HR related enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032
Notes from the department
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 148 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/220: REGISTRA’S CLERK REF NO: 2026/158/OCJ (X2 POSTS) 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 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: N Hanekom Tel No: (021) 480 2636 HR related enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.