Registrar Ref No : 2025 / 219 / OCJ

Office of the Chief Justice South Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 324,000 - 1,112,000; Full time

Job summary

A government judicial office is seeking a Registrar in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have an LLB Degree and at least two years of legal experience. Responsibilities include processing default judgments, managing case compliance, and supervising staff. The position offers a salary ranging from R324 579 to R1 111 323 annually, pending performance agreements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years legal experience after qualification.
• Superior Court or litigation experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Process default judgments and ensure compliance with court rules.
• Consider applications for default judgment using discretion.
• Tax bills of costs and finalise taxation reviews.
• Resolve Presidential Hotline queries and manage data collection.
• Supervise and develop staff.

Skills

Knowledge of registry duties

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Report writing skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organising skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 plus an LLB Degree

Job description

Overview

Job title : Registrar Ref No : 2025 / 219 / OCJ

Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London. Deadline: September 19, 2025.

Centre: Eastern Cape Division of the High Court: Gqeberha

Salary and Conditions

R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum. The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Salary will be in accordance with the Occupation Specific Dispensation (Resolution 1 of 2008).

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an LLB Degree qualification at (NQF 7) or a four (4) years Legal qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of two (2) years legal experience obtained after qualification.
• Superior Court or litigation experience will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies

• 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
• Computer literacy, excellent communication skills (verbal & written), report writing skills, research skills, attention to detail, planning and organising skills, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Observance of confidentiality
• 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

Duties

• Process default judgments to enhance efficiency of the court in handling of quasi-judicial functions. Determine whether pleadings / processes comply with the court rules.
• Consider applications for default judgment (Rule 31[5]) – by applying Court rules and regulations, case law, discretion and knowledge. 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. Analyse statistical data to assess trends and devise strategies to address identified risk factors.
• Resolve Presidential Hotline queries and chapter 9 institution enquiries.
• Manage the collation of performance information / data / Statistics for purpose of reporting as per Reporting Tools.
• Supervise and develop staff.
• Ensure general supervision of employees
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