Office of the Chief Justice Registrar's Clerk |Apply with Grade 12 only

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is seeking South African jobseekers to apply for the position of Registrar's Clerk at the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg. The successful applicants will be responsible for providing efficient and effective support services to the court, handling court processes, managing cases, and offering customer support. Additional duties include preparing court statistics, archiving records, liaising with judges and legal practitioners, and providing general administrative support as requested.

Job Details:

• Company Name: Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
• Job Title: Registrar's Clerk
• Location: Gauteng Division of The High Court, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum (Level 05) (Performance agreement required)
• Closing Date: 18 October 2024

About the Company:

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is a key institution in South Africa’s judicial system. It serves to protect the constitutional mandate of the judiciary, promote access to justice, and support the judiciary in delivering fair and efficient services to the public. The OCJ operates various High Courts across the country and supports their functioning through administrative and legal processes.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of one year’s relevant experience will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of appeal process and petition procedures will be an added advantage.
• Appropriate experience in general administration or court-related functions will serve as an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of confidentiality in Government.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good administration and organising skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Good interpersonal and public relation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems.
• Numerical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service skills orientated.

DUTIES : Render efficient and effective support services to the Court; Issuing of Court process; Case
management duties; Render customer support duties /functions; Prepare, analyse and submit
Court statistics; Maintain and keep all registers for Civil and Criminal matters; Filing and archiving
of both Civil and Criminal process; Attending to case management and set down notices; Act as
a liaison between Judges and Legal Practitioners; Requisitioning of accused persons from prison;
Attend to correspondence and enquiries from the public and stakeholders; Prepare and send
cases to transcribers for appeal and review purposes; Attend to complaints from prisoners and
members of the public; Administrative duties in respect of mental health, petition, review and
appeal matters; Act as a liaison between Registrar and Legal Practitioners; Registering of Full
Bench Appeals; Allocation of records and documents to judges; serving documents on the NPA;
Submission of monthly criminal trial statistics and Full Bench Appeal ; Retrieving of files from
archives; Service of records to the NPA for the purpose of obtaining notice of set down; Provide
administrative support in general as requested by the Chief Registrar, Court Manager and
Supervisor. Provide assistance on electronic filing system to lower courts and public.

How to apply

ENQUIRIES : Technical Mr R Matonya Tel No: (010) 494 8395/Hr Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No:
(010) 494 8515
APPLICATIONS : Applications can sent via email at Recruitment10@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.