Job Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree qualification at NQF level eight (8). A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Legal environment obtained after qualification. MR3: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a legal profession (certificates of service must accompany the application). MR4: LLB degree or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in a legal profession (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 (certificates of service must accompany the application). A valid driver’s License will be an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of registry
Duties
, Case Flow Management, legislative framework governing the public service, storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment and Batho Pele Principles. Skilled in communication (verbal and written), computer literacy, numerical, planning, organising, problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, conflict management, time management and analytical skills. Along with the following personal attributes: honesty and integrity, resilience, attention to detail, flexibility, strong work ethics professionalism, time bound, meticulous, trustworthy and observance of confidentiality. 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
What is the Salary
R337 563 – R1 155 777 per annum (MR3-MR5), Salary will be in accordance with Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit service certificate/s for determination of their experience. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Gauteng Division of High Court, Johannesburg
How to Apply
’-ordinate and report on the provision of support 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 69 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. Technical Related Ms R Bramdaw Tel No: (010) 494 8486 HR Related Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
National Office: (Midrand)/Constitutional Court: Braamfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685 Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre/Mbombela Middelburg /: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200. Western Cape/Cape Town: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town. Free State: Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State Division of the High Court, Cnr President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 Northern Cape: Provincial Service Centre/High Court: Kimberley: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct you
Apply Before:
28 September 2026
Reference No:
2026/130/OCJ
Additional Information
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
