Registrar

Overview

Registrar sought by the Office of the Chief Justice at the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg to process default judgments and handle quasi-judicial court functions.

Requirements

• Applicants should be in possession of an LLB degree at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Legal environment (certificates of service must accompany the application).
• MR3: LLB Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience in legal environment.
• MR4: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of eight (8) years post qualification experience in a legal profession environment (certificates of service must accompany the application).
• MR5: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 14 years post qualification experience in a legal profession environment (certificates of service must accompany the application).
• A valid driver’s license, Superior Court or litigation experience and supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage.
• All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre- entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
• Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Case Flow Management, knowledge of the legislative frameworks governing the public service, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), planning and organising skills, problem solving skills, numerical skills, attention to details, professionalism, strong work ethics, conflict management skills, time management and ability to work under pressure.

Duties

• Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the Court in handling of quasi- judicial functions, consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5]) by applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge, ensure circulation of the outcome to the relevant litigating party, capture and update accurate Default applications register and data tool registered in the Office daily, verify data and submit reporting tool on percentage of default judgments granted by Registrars to the Statistician, execute taxations to enhance efficiency of the Court in handling of quasi-judicial functions, determine whether pleadings/ processes comply with the Court rules, Tax bills of cost by hearing arguments from the parties and apply discretion and knowledge to the reasonable litigation costs, process and finalise opposed and Unopposed Taxations in accordance with SOP, deal with and finalise taxation reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission to the Judiciary, finalise taxation reviews (Rule 48) through the drafting of stated cases, replies, and submission to the Judiciary, capture and update accurate Bills of costs registered and data tools in the Office, submit reporting Tool on Taxations to the Statistician, verify data and submit reporting taxations dealt with by Registrars to the Statistician, manage criminal/civil process to enhance efficiency of the court, analyse statistical data to assess trends and devise strategies to address identified risk factors, resolve Presidential Hotline queries and chapter 9 institution enquiries, cordinate and report on the provision of support staff in Court rooms and Registrars supporting offices, manage the allocation of performance information/ data/ Statistics for purpose of reporting as per Reporting Tools.
• Maintain and update manual registers for Audit of reported Performance information, supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees, ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively, develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning, address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

How to apply

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/73/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms S Kajee Tel No: (010) 494 8486 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals. All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. OTHER POSTS