Registrar Position at the Office of the Chief Justice

Registrar Position at the Office of the Chief Justice – Apply Now. The position is based at the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein.

Application Deadline: October 27, 2023

Salary Range:

MR3: R293,847 – R333,666 per annum
MR4: R351,618 – R397,323 per annum
MR5: R420,642 – R1,005,801 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation Determination)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit service certificates to determine their experience. The successful candidate will also need to sign a performance agreement.

The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, encouraging people with disabilities to apply. The department is committed to achieving its Employment Equity targets.

About the Office of the Chief Justice

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is the highest judicial office in South Africa, responsible for the administration of the judiciary. It oversees the functioning of all Superior courts, including the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, and High Courts. The OCJ provides support to the Judiciary to ensure effective and efficient court administration services.

Registrar Position at the Office of the Chief Justice – Apply Now

The Office of the Chief Justice is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Registrar (REF NO: 2023/350/OCJ). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the effective administration of the judiciary, ensuring the independence and impartiality of the courts.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Matric Certificate and an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification.
A minimum of three (3) years’ legal experience obtained after qualification.
Driver’s license.

Specific requirements for different salary levels (MR3, MR4, MR5) are as follows:

MR3: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in the legal profession.
MR4: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in the legal profession.
MR5: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 14 years post-qualification experience in the legal profession.

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should possess the following skills and competencies:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Computer literacy
Numerical skills
Attention to detail
Planning, organizing, and decision-making skills
Customer service orientation
Interpersonal skills
Conflict management
Strong work ethics
Professionalism
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Result-driven
Honesty and trustworthiness
Observance of confidentiality

Duties and Responsibilities

The Registrar’s responsibilities include:

Coordinating Case Flow Management support processes for the Judiciary
Managing the issuing of all processes
Initiating Court proceedings
Coordinating interpreting services, appeals, and reviews
Authenticating signatures of Legal Practitioners, Notaries, and Sworn Translators
Supervising and managing staff
Providing practical training and assistance to the Registrar’s Clerks
Ensuring annotation of relevant publications, codes, acts, and rules
Attending to and executing requests from the Judiciary regarding cases and case-related matters
Exercising control over the management and safekeeping of case records and the record room
Dealing with files in accordance with relevant codes and legislation
Executing Quasi-judicial indicators such as Taxation of the Bill of Costs and Warrants of Execution
Collating statistical data for reporting purposes and preparing court performance reports

How to Apply

Applications should be sent to:

National Office Midrand/Constitutional Court: Braamfontein
Address your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
Alternatively, hand-deliver your application to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685.

All applications must be submitted on a NEW Z83 form, which can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this post or obtained from any Public Service Department. The application should include a recent comprehensive CV and contactable referees.

Enquiries:

Technical enquiries: Ms. Z. Sondlo, Tel: (011) 359 7458
HR enquiries: Ms. K. Mokgatlhe, Tel: (011) 359 7574

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Registrar Position at the Office of the Chief Justice – Apply Now

About the Office of the Chief Justice