Registrar’s Clerk / Administration Clerk (Legal) – Entry Level (OCJ)

Job title: Registrar’s Clerk / Administration Clerk (Legal) – Entry Level (OCJ)

About the Role The Office of the Chief Justice invites unemployed youth to apply for entry-level government opportunities as Registrar’s Clerk and Administrative Clerk (Legal) across the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein and Johannesburg-based courts in Gauteng. The roles support registry, administrative and logistics functions in line with relevant legislation.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the registry and safekeeping of documents/records in the Private Office in line with relevant legislation and policies.
• Render clerical, secretarial, stocktaking and auxiliary services, including driving, travel arrangements and transport.
• Provide financial and human resource administration support.
• Provide information and assist with Court Online/Case lines queries, and support case registration and statistics capture.
• Assist with case flow management, logistics for meetings (minute taking, packs, distribution of agendas and minutes) and statistics gathering.
• Support officials with logging calls, resolving inquiries and reporting on court performance.

What We're Looking For

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; valid driver’s license. Advantageous: National Diploma (NQF 6) with 360 credits and at least 1 year administration experience (preferably in a court environment).
• Knowledge of record management and archives; understanding of legislative frameworks governing the Public Service; knowledge of PFMA, PAIA, POPIA; Batho Pele Principles.
• Knowledge and skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); strong communication, numeracy, interpersonal, problem solving, time management, and administrative skills.
• High level of confidentiality, reliability, ability to work well in a team and take initiative; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work under pressure.

Nice to Have

• For Registrar’s Clerk (Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg): A three-year relevant qualification (National Diploma at NQF level 6) with 360 credits and at least one year of administration experience.
• For Administration Clerk (Legal): LLB degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: R228,321 - R268,950 per annum (Level 05).
• Benefits: Not specified in the posting.