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REGISTRAR

Office of the Chief Justice · free state

Salary band

R 1 155 777

Closing date

24 August 2026

Reference

2026/92/OCJ

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About this role

Department

Office of the Chief Justice

Location

Free State Division of The High Court: Bloemfontein

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.

Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification. A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience 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. Superior court/litigation experience and supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of

Duties

Co-ordination of Case Flow Management and administrative support to the judiciary, comply with court rules and all relevant prescripts, handling taxation of bills of cost, manage the issuing of all processes and initiating of court proceedings, co-ordinate appeals and reviews, attend to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters, issue/sign court orders/letters to attorneys/litigants on behalf of the court, keep/check and analyse the court’s monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and monitor the submission thereof, implement effective and efficient administration of court files and records management, deal with the files in terms of the relevant codes and legislation, prepare and present files for audit purposes, ensure the submission of records for translation, attend/oversee to general public queries/correspondences, attend to office management, planning and organizing and manage staff and related HR processes.

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. S.P Mathibeli Tel No: (051) 492 4523

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Closing Date

2026-08-24T23:59:00+02:00

About medical and health professional roles in South Africa

Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.

·Include your HPCSA registration number, registration category, and renewal date on every application.

·Medical officer posts in public hospitals are graded at salary levels 8 and above depending on speciality and experience.

·Community Service year posts are allocated through a separate HPCSA process - not through PSC Circular applications.

·Rural and underserved area posts frequently carry an 8 to 22 percent rural allowance on top of the base salary package.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Office of the Chief Justice in free state. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Applicants should be in possession of an LLB Degree or a four (4) year legal qualification
·A minimum of two (2) years’ legal experience 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
·Superior court/litigation experience and supervisory experience will serve as an added advantage
·All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments
·One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
·Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of

Key Duties

·Co-ordination of Case Flow Management and administrative support to the judiciary
·comply with court rules and all relevant prescripts
·handling taxation of bills of cost
·manage the issuing of all processes and initiating of court proceedings
·co-ordinate appeals and reviews
·attend to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases and case related matters
·issue/sign court orders/letters to attorneys/litigants on behalf of the court
·keep/check and analyse the court’s monthly
·quarterly and annual statistics and monitor the submission thereof
·implement effective and efficient administration of court files and records management

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to adamrecruit67@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the REGISTRAR position at Office of the Chief Justice?+

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What is the salary for the REGISTRAR position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 155 777. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the REGISTRAR application close?+

The closing date for this position is 24 August 2026 - 14 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.

Are there other free state government jobs available?+

Yes - NewGenJobs aggregates all active vacancies in free state from the DPSA PSC Circular, SA Youth, and private sector sources. Browse all current free state jobs to find roles that match your qualifications and experience.