Department of Land Reform
🏛️ Position: Registry Clerk
📍 Location: Office of The Chief Registrar of Deeds, Pretoria, Gauteng
🕒 Type: Full Time, Permanent
🗂️ Job Req ID: 3/1/1/1/2025/56
⏳ Closing Date: 22 December 2025, 💵 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
🔎 Role Overview
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is seeking a highly motivated Registry Clerk to support the operations of the Chief Registrar of Deeds office in Pretoria. The role provides critical administrative and registry services, ensuring the efficient handling of files, documents, and correspondence in alignment with public service regulations. This position is ideal for entry-level candidates who are detail-oriented, organised, and eager to develop a career in government administration.
🧑⚖️ Key Responsibilities
📄 Manage all registry operations to achieve efficient and timely outcomes.
📄 Provide counter services to internal and external clients, addressing inquiries and assisting with documentation requests.
📄 Receive, sort, register, and dispatch incoming and outgoing mail; maintain accurate logs of remittances and valuable documents.
📄 Open, maintain, and close files according to classification systems, including electronic and manual retrieval.
📄 Operate office machines related to registry operations, including franking machines and filing systems.
📄 Perform spot checks on incoming mail to ensure no private post is processed incorrectly.
📄 Support finance by delivering remittances securely and maintaining accurate records.
📄 Maintain effective filing and record management practices to ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
✅ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
✅ No prior work experience is required.
✅ Knowledge of registry duties, office procedures, and legislative framework in the Public Service.
✅ Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
✅ Strong verbal and written communication skills.
✅ Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
⭐ Additional Requirements
✅ Attention to detail and organisational skills.
✅ Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads.
✅ Interpersonal skills for client and team interaction.
📘 Best CV Tips for Registry Clerk Applicants
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Highlight any administrative or registry experience, even if gained through school or volunteer work.
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Showcase computer literacy, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
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Emphasise attention to detail and organisational skills.
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Include examples of teamwork, problem-solving, and customer interaction.
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Keep formatting clear, professional, and easy to read.
How to apply:
Location: Office of The Chief Registrar of Deeds: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2025/56
Send Applications to: Hand deliver during office hours to Agriculture Place, Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 20 Steve Biko Rd (formely Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 or Email to: Advert16@deeds.gov.za
