About the Role
The Gauteng Division of the High Court is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registrar to join their team in Johannesburg. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing the efficiency of the court’s quasi-judicial functions. As a Registrar, you will be responsible for processing default judgments, managing taxations, and ensuring compliance with court rules. Your work will directly impact the legal landscape and contribute to the streamlined functioning of justice in the community.
Being based in Johannesburg, this position offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will facilitate timely resolutions for litigants. The role requires a blend of legal knowledge and administrative expertise, ensuring that the court operates effectively while upholding the integrity of the judicial process. Your commitment to public service will make a difference in the lives of many, reinforcing the values of justice and fairness within South Africa.
About the Department
The Gauteng Division of the High Court serves a vital role in the South African judicial system, ensuring that legal matters are addressed efficiently and justly. The department’s mandate encompasses the oversight of civil and criminal cases, providing a forum for resolving disputes while safeguarding the rights of all individuals involved. Working within this department means being part of a committed team that upholds the rule of law and promotes access to justice for all citizens.
Joining the Gauteng Division of the High Court not only offers a chance to grow professionally but also allows you to contribute meaningfully to the public service. Your role as a Registrar will support the court in achieving its mission of delivering timely and equitable justice.
What You’ll Do
- Process default judgments to enhance court efficiency
- Consider applications for default judgment and ensure compliance with court rules
- Circulate outcomes to relevant parties and maintain accurate registers
- Execute taxations and determine compliance of pleadings with court regulations
- Manage civil and criminal processes to enhance court efficiency
- Analyse statistical data to assess trends and strategize improvements
- Supervise staff, allocate duties, and ensure quality control of work delivered
- Address enquiries and provide guidance on asset allocation and control
What You’ll Need
- LLB Degree or equivalent qualification
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a legal environment
- Knowledge of registry duties and case flow management
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in computer literacy and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage performance and conduct training for staff
- Personal attributes: integrity, attention to detail, and resilience
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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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.
Job Duties
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 enquiries’-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 70 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.
