OCJ Cape Town Registrar Clerks: Two Grade 12 Posts with No Experience Required
The OCJ Cape Town Registrar Clerks recruitment covers two posts at the Western Cape Division of the High Court. The official circular spells the position “Registra’s Clerk” and lists reference 2026/158/OCJ. The annual level-5 salary range is R237,453 to R279,708, and applications close on 9 November 2026.
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OCJ Cape Town Registrar Clerks: key details
- Employer: Office of the Chief Justice
- Centre: Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town
- Reference: 2026/158/OCJ
- Number of posts: 2
- Salary: R237,453–R279,708 per annum, salary level 5
- Closing deadline: 9 November 2026; the circular does not state a closing time
- Official entry: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, 38/220
Requirements and eligibility
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA.
- Knowledge of registry processes, filing systems, records storage and retrieval, and the mail-procedure manual.
- Knowledge of the public-service legislative framework, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National Archives and Batho Pele principles.
- Microsoft Office, communication, numeracy, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, time-management and administrative skills.
The advert explicitly states that no experience is required. A relevant qualification is listed as an added advantage, but the sentence does not name a specific field. The published minimum should not be expanded into an invented compulsory legal qualification.
What the work involves
The role is clerical support in a High Court registry. It centres on accurate case records, document tracking and access to files. It is not a legal-practitioner post, and the title should not be confused with the more senior Registrar role.
- Register pleadings and court documents and allocate case numbers.
- Keep case files up to date, record service-related documents, and retrieve files for authorised requesters.
- Respond to public and stakeholder queries and record documents and file requests.
- Support case management and set-down notices, record file movements, and maintain registers for filing and archiving.
- Follow the office’s telephone and leave procedures and complete performance-agreement requirements.
Documents to prepare
Submit the new Z83 together with a recent, comprehensive CV. The CV must include contactable referees with telephone numbers and email addresses. The Office of the Chief Justice asks applicants to send documents in PDF format and put them in one folder.
Complete the application form fully, sign it and initial both pages. State the correct position title, advertised office and exact reference. The old Z83 and incomplete, unsigned or uninitialled forms are not accepted.
Certified qualifications and related documents are required from shortlisted candidates on or before the interview date, after Human Resources contacts them. Applicants with foreign qualifications should follow the notice’s evaluation requirement. The initial application requirement is the new Z83 and comprehensive CV.
How to apply and closing deadline
Applications close on 9 November 2026; the circular does not state a closing time.
- Email: 2026/158/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
- Post: Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000.
- Hand delivery: Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service Centre, 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town.
Quote the published reference 2026/158/OCJ and identify the Western Cape High Court centre. The email address includes slashes and is reproduced exactly as printed. No closing hour is supplied in the annexure; the application must arrive by the stated date.
Selection and enquiries
Shortlisted candidates undertake a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. Suitability checks can cover criminal and financial records, qualifications, citizenship, employment, references and social-media information. Successful candidates must enter into an employment contract and performance agreement and undergo security clearance. The employer may decide not to fill a post. If it has not contacted an applicant within three months after closing, the notice says to regard the application as unsuccessful.
The organisation applies employment-equity goals, with preference identified in the annexure for women, persons with disabilities and youth.
Vacancy enquiries: Technical: N Hanekom, 021 480 2636. Human Resources: Mr SD Hlongwane, 021 469 4032.
Frequently asked questions
How many clerk posts are advertised?
Two posts share reference 2026/158/OCJ.
Is previous court experience mandatory?
No experience is required according to the advert. Applicants still need the listed qualification, knowledge and skills.
Why does the official title look different?
The circular spells it “Registra’s Clerk”. Use the exact reference and advertised title when completing the application.
What is the deadline?
9 November 2026. The official annexure does not state a closing time.
Official source and independent publisher disclosure
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, 38/220, issued 23 October 2026. Vacancy details appear on printed page(s) 148, 149; department application instructions appear on page(s) 142, 143. Checked against the official circular on 25 October 2026. Review the official notice for amendments before applying.
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