Job Description

The Office of the Chief Justice is inviting applications for the Administration Clerk: Asset Controller position at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Makhanda.

This is an entry-level administrative opportunity for a candidate who can support asset control and court administration functions in an efficient and professional manner.

The successful candidate will help maintain an accurate asset register, verify the existence of departmental assets, report asset losses or irregularities, and support the monitoring of leased assets and expiring contracts.

Responsibilities

• Render efficient and effective support to the Court.
• Facilitate the maintenance of a complete, reliable, and accurate asset register for departmental-owned assets.
• Conduct physical verification of assets to ensure the existence of assets and the completeness of the asset register.
• Identify and report stolen or lost assets.
• Identify and report unserviceable, redundant, damaged, underperforming, and obsolete assets.
• Monitor the leased assets register and expiring contracts.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• No experience required.
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre-entry practical exercise.

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel
• Good written communication skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal relations
• Planning and organisation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good time keeping
• Telephone etiquette

Additional Information

• Reference number: 2026/09/OCJ
• Salary level: Level 05
• Centre: Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Makhanda
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries

• Ms L Frazer
• Tel No: (046) 603 5000

HR Related Enquiries

• Mr S Mponzo
• Tel No: (043) 726 5217

Employment Equity Note

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