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Registry Clerk
Directorate: Corporate Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 16:00
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Registry clerk in the Corporate Services Directorate. Handles mail, files, records and counter service. Suits people with a Grade 12 certificate who know registry work and can use a computer.
- Main duties: run the registry counter, sort and register mail, handle correspondence, and file, trace and retrieve documents and files.
- Also: scan files electronically, prepare documents for archiving or disposal, and keep records of archived documents.
- Must have a Grade 12 certificate, knowledge of registry duties and practices, and basic knowledge of the legislation that governs the Public Service.
- Must be able to capture data and operate a computer, and have good planning, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Salary is R237 453 per year (Level 05).
- Apply by hand during office hours at 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town, or by email to Post268@dlrrd.gov.za. Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/268. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate.
- Job related knowledge:
- Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Understanding of the work in registry.
- Job related skills.
- Planning and organisation.
- Computer literacy. communication (verbal and written).
- Interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work within a team.
Duties
- Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes.
- Provide registry counter services.
- Attend to clients.
- Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
- Receive and register hand delivered mail/files.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Receive all mail.
- Sort, register and dispatch mail.
- Distribute notices on registry issues.
- Render an effective filing and record management service.
- Open and close files according to record classification system.
- Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files.
- Operate office machines in relation to the registry function.
- Process documents for archiving an/disposal.
- Electronic scanning of files.
- Sort and package files for archives and distribution.
- Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor.
- Keep records for archived documents.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post268@dlrrd.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr T Mtintsilana at 071 302 1220
Notes from the department
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 56 · open the PDF
POST 36/58: REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/268 Directorate: Corporate Services SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) CENTRE: Western Cape (Cape Town) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate a computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills. Planning and organisation. Computer literacy. communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Ability to work within a team. DUTIES: Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes. Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mail. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management service. Open and close files according to record classification system. Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents for archiving an/disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents. ENQUIRIES: Mr T Mtintsilana at 071 302 1220 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post268@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males, and Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities.