Registrar (MR3-MR5)
Department
Office of the Chief Justice
Location
Gauteng Division of High Court, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary
R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum · MR3-MR5
Closing date
28 Sept 2026
Reference number
2026/130/OCJ
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 2026/130/OCJ.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 28 Sept 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Requirements
LLB degree at NQF 8 or equivalent qualification. Post-qualification legal experience: at least two years for MR3, eight years for MR4 or fourteen years for MR5; service certificates required. Driver's licence advantageous. Knowledge of registry duties, case flow management, public service legislation, storage and retrieval procedures and Batho Pele. Computer, communication, numerical, planning, conflict management and analytical skills.
Duties
Consider and process default judgments, maintain registers and submit statistical reports. Conduct opposed and unopposed taxations, assess bills of costs and finalise taxation reviews. Manage criminal and civil processes, analyse performance data and resolve enquiries. Coordinate support registrar offices and maintain audit records. Supervise, allocate and quality-check staff work; manage leave, performance, discipline and development. Improve work systems and advise on asset control.
Enquiries
Technical: Ms R Bramdaw, (010) 494 8486; HR: Ms T Mbalekwa, (010) 494 8515
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 33 of 2026.
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