Registry Clerk Vacancy 2026 – Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the Registry Clerk position based in Johannesburg. This opportunity is offered on a three-year contract, linked to the Office of the MEC.
This role is ideal for individuals with registry or records management experience who are seeking a stable government contract within the Gauteng Provincial Government.
Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Job Details
- Job Title: Registry Clerk
- Reference Number: REFS/035358
- Directorate: Office of the MEC
- Number of Posts: 1
- Employment Type: Three-year contract
- Salary Package: R228 321.00 per annum
- Location: Johannesburg
- Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a registry or records management environment
- Proven computer literacy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Required Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Reading and interpretation skills
- Confidentiality and self-discipline
- Planning and organising abilities
- Flexibility and teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The successful Registry Clerk will be responsible for a wide range of registry and administrative functions, including but not limited to:
- Attending to clients and responding to telephonic and written enquiries
- Receiving, sorting, registering, and dispatching all incoming and outgoing mail
- Handling hand-delivered mail and files
- Opening, closing, filing, storing, tracing, and retrieving documents manually and electronically
- Maintaining accurate file indexes and registry records
- Operating and maintaining the franking machine and related registers
- Recording and controlling postage expenditure on a daily basis
- Conducting spot checks to ensure compliance with postal regulations
- Managing remittances and ensuring secure handover to finance
- Scanning documents electronically and preparing files for archiving
- Compiling archive lists and maintaining records of archived documents
Employment Equity
The Department is committed to promoting representivity in the Public Service with regard to race, gender, and disability. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities, in line with Employment Equity targets.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the official Gauteng Government recruitment portal.
The following documents are required:
- A completed and most recent Z83 application form
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certified copies of qualifications and identity documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. No postal or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure these are evaluated by SAQA.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
