REGISTRY CLERK

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/156/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: National Office: Midrand
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

Apply with a Z83

Every government post needs the official Z83 form. We will fill in the post, the department and the reference number for you so you cannot get them wrong.

Fill the Z83 for this post

Requirements

An applicant should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. A minimum of I-year registry experience as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Understanding of the National Archives Act and Regulations, 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 and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, computer literacy (MS Office), numeracy, time management, planning and organising and report writing skills.

Duties

Ensure that there is enough space for filing in the storeroom to avoid misfiling of documents, record receipt files, protection of records and ensure filling, Make sure that the storeroom is locked to limit access, replace torn out registers and keep closed registers safe in the archival storeroom. Open and close files according to record classification System, file/store, trace (manually) and retrieve documents and files and ensure that the information inside the personal file is filed accordingly. Label files neatly for easy retrieval, arrange and package files for archives and distribution, register all files requested by relevant clients. For example, clients such as Auditors and HR practitioners. Develop a database for employees who are transferred to other departments, record and screen all correspondence before forwarding, communicate with HR Practitioners from other departments about transferring of files, audit the files to make sure that all documents recorded are still in the file, register the files in the transfer register, register files with Facilities Unit for courier service and update the transfer register for future use.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/156/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Masia Tel No: (010) 493 2532 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527

Note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.