Job Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or equivalent qualification. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience as a Registrar in Legal environment. At least eight (8) years’
Duties
Manage the Information and case/ Court documentation Management System: Implement information desk in the Court, develop and maintain a complaints management system, Interface with external Court stakeholders on a regular 46 basis, Ensure that the checking of relevant registers is done in terms of the codes. Provide support to court and caseflow management / Quasi-Judicial functions: Develop & implement case management strategies, Review and implement projects to improve Court efficiency regularly, implement a case/ Court documentation and information management system. Implement Service Level Agreements and Strategic Court projects: Ensure that all J33 requests to Service Providers are timeously returned, liaise with the service provider on a regular basis to ensure smooth service delivery, Peruse proposed amendments received from the rules board and provide comments, if any to them. Provide leadership of the High Court: Develop annual institutional performance reports & other statutory reports, give direction and guidance to the court based on best court management practices and lead transformation in the High court. 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.
What is the Salary
R610 434 – R1 442 451 per annum (MR6). The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation determination (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a service certificate/s for determination of their experience.
Location
Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Mthatha Ref No: 2026/11/OCJ Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Makhanda Ref No: 2025/12/OCJ
How to Apply
Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Frazer Tel No: (046) 622 5758 HR Related Enquiries: Mr S Mponzo Tel No: (043) 726 5217
Mthatha: Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/11/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Makhanda: Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/12/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Apply Before:
5/22/2026
Reference No:
2026/11/OCJ
Additional Information
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals.