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Registrar Ref No: 2025/219/OCJ at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Matric
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Eastern Cape
  • City East London
  • Job Field Law / Legal&nbsp

Registrar Ref No: 2025/219/OCJ at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

Registrar Ref No: 2025/219/OCJ

  • R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum. The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.
  • Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008).
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a Service Certificate/s for determination of their experience. CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Gqeberha
  • REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an LLB Degree qualification at (NQF 7) or a four (4) years Legal qualification as recognized by SAQA.
  • A minimum of two (2) years legal experience obtained after qualification.
  • Superior Court or litigation experience will be an added advantage.
  • A valid driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies:

  • knowledge of registry duties, case flow management, legislative framework governing the public service, storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment and Batho Pele principles
  • Computer Literacy, excellent Communication Skills (Verbal & Written), report writing skills, research skills, attention to detail, Planning and Organising skills, Problem solving, decisionmaking and Interpersonal skills.
  • Observance of confidentiality.
  • 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.

DUTIES :

  • Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the court in handling of quasi- judicial functions. Determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with the court rules.
  • Consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5]) – by applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge. Execute taxations to enhance efficiency of the court in handling of quasi-judicial functions.
  • Determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with the court rules.
  • Tax bills of cost – by hearing arguments from the parties and apply discretion and knowledge to the reasonable litigation costs. Process and finalise opposed and unopposed Taxations in accordance with SOP.
  • Deal with and finalise taxation reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission to the Judiciary. Analyse statistical data to assess trends and devise strategies to address identified risk factors.
  • Resolve Presidential Hotline queries and chapter 9 institution enquiries.
  • Manage the collation of performance information/ data/ Statistics for purpose of reporting as per Reporting Tools.
  • Supervise and develop staff.
  • Ensure general supervision of employees

Method of Application

  • Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London.
  • Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London 
  • 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).
  • Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources.
  • Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant.
  • The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert.
  • Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to 40 disqualifications of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered.
  • Should you be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from the country of origin (when shortlisted all non – SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence).
  • Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered.
  • Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification).
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.
  • Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process.
  • All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment.
  • The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013.
  • We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for.
  • In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies.
  • All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.

Interested and qualified? Go to Office of the Chief Justice South Africa on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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