DCRS Administrative Clerk – Digital Court Recording

Dream job Link; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), Republic of South Africa, Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town is seeking an Administration Clerk: Digital Court Recording System (DCRS). The role records, archives, and supports court proceedings, transcript integrity and case flow administration.

You will perform pre-court system tests, in-court recording, data logging, and cross-functional admin tasks across HR, Finance, and SCM while traveling to circuit sittings as required.

Qualifications

• Formal Grade 12 or equivalent with relevant post-matric qualification.
• No formal prior experience required; 1+ years in court recordings preferred.
• Strong computer literacy, typing accuracy, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-court system testing and diagnostics of DCRS and CRT equipment.
• In-court recording, timestamping, and audio integrity safeguards.
• Case flow admin, log sheets, and support to judges and registrars.
• Circuit court travel, on-site registry support, and cross-functional admin tasks.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Document management

Typing accuracy

Strong communication

High accuracy under pressure

Education

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4)

Relevant post-matric administrative or legal qualification

Tools

DCRS

MS Office Suite

Job description

Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), Republic of South Africa, Western Cape Division of the High Court in Cape Town is seeking an Administration Clerk: Digital Court Recording System (DCRS). The role records, archives, and supports court proceedings, transcript integrity and case flow administration.

You will perform pre-court system tests, in-court recording, data logging, and cross-functional admin tasks across HR, Finance, and SCM while traveling to circuit sittings as required.