Registry Clerk

Job description

Office of the Chief Justice, KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg. Reference 2026/160/OCJ; Circular 39 of 2026, post 39/121. R237,453–R279,708 per annum (Level 5); performance agreement required. Closing date 13 November 2026 (no time stated). No experience required. Email new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (with contactable referees) as PDFs to 2026/160/OCJ@judiciary.org.za, or post to The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban 4000, or hand-deliver to OCJ Durban High Court HR Office, Ground Floor, corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban. Z83 must be fully completed, signed and initialled; old Z83 rejected. Certified documents only if shortlisted. Practical/integrity assessments and suitability checks apply. Enquiries: technical Mr MN Zondi (033) 345 8211; HR Ms SZ Mvuyana (031) 493 1723. No response within three months means unsuccessful.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or SAQA-recognised NQF 4 equivalent
• No experience required
• Understanding of National Archives Act, public service framework, registry work and Batho Pele
• Communication, interpersonal, MS Office, numerical, time management, planning and report-writing skills

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, register and dispatch mail and correspondence
• Open/close, file, trace and retrieve files per classification system
• Maintain safe custody of records, index cards and locked storeroom
• Register file requests from clients such as auditors and HR
• Scan files; prepare, list and package documents for archiving/disposal

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.