Registrar’s Clerk Vacancy – Office of the Chief Justice, Cape Town
Office of the Chief Justice is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Registrar’s Clerk vacancy: Caseflow Management. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the efficient administration and flow of court cases in accordance with High Court rules and procedures.
Closing date for applications: 20 February 2026
Job Title: Registrar’s Clerk Vacancy – Caseflow Management
Reference Number: 2025/398/OCJ
Location: Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum (Salary Level 05)
Contract Type: Permanent (Performance agreement required)
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- At least one (1) year of administrative experience, preferably within a court or legal environment
Added Advantages
The following qualifications and experience will be considered an advantage:
- LLB Degree
- BCom Law or BA (Law)
- Paralegal Degree or Diploma
- Experience in general legal administration
Assessment: All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a pre-entry practical exercise to assess technical and generic competencies relevant to the post.
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy, particularly MS Office
- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems effectively
- Numerical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Planning, organizing, and time-management skills
- Customer service–oriented approach
- Knowledge of the Rules of the High Court
- Knowledge and experience with Court Online systems
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Registrar’s Clerk will be responsible for the following duties:
- Providing administrative support to the Caseflow Management Division
- Filing and processing civil court documents
- Rendering counter and public enquiry services
- Acting as a liaison between Judges and Legal Practitioners
- Handling telephonic and electronic correspondence
- Collecting, capturing, monitoring, and controlling manual data
- Uploading and updating case information on Registrar tools and Court Online
- Assisting with archiving and safekeeping of recorded court cases
- Providing general administrative support to the Judiciary, Chief Registrar, Court Manager, or Supervisor
Enquiries
- Technical Enquiries:
Ms. N. Hanekom – Tel: (021) 480 2635 - HR Enquiries:
Mr. S.D. Hlongwane – Tel: (021) 469 4032
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email to:
2025/398/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Employment Equity
The organisation is committed to achieving Employment Equity objectives, and preference will be given to candidates in line with these goals.
