Department of Land Reform Registry Clerk: Records and Administration Work in Cape Town
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is recruiting a Registry Clerk in Cape Town, offering a government administration opportunity for applicants with Grade 12.
The position falls under Corporate Services and pays R237 453 per year at Salary Level 05.
The successful candidate will support the department through records management, correspondence handling, filing, document retrieval and archiving.
Applications close on 23 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Applicants need a Grade 12 Certificate.
No minimum number of years of work experience is specified, but candidates should understand basic registry and administrative procedures.
Useful knowledge and skills include:
- Registry duties and administrative procedures
- Filing and records management
- Document storage and retrieval
- Computer literacy
- Accurate information capturing
- Planning and organisation
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Understanding of the South African Public Service environment
The role is suited to applicants who are organised, careful with documents and comfortable handling routine administrative responsibilities.
What will you do at the registry counter?
Part of the role involves providing day-to-day registry counter services.
You may need to:
- Assist clients visiting the registry office
- Respond to telephone enquiries
- Receive hand-delivered documents
- Register documents and files
- Provide general administrative support
This work helps ensure that incoming documents are recorded and directed correctly.
How will you manage official correspondence?
The Registry Clerk will help control incoming and outgoing mail and other departmental correspondence.
Your duties can include:
- Receiving official mail
- Sorting correspondence
- Registering incoming items
- Dispatching outgoing mail
- Distributing correspondence to the correct officials
- Circulating registry notices
- Maintaining accurate correspondence records
Accuracy is important because government records need to be traceable and accessible.
What records management duties will you handle?
You will help maintain the department’s filing and records management system.
Responsibilities include:
- Opening files
- Closing files
- Filing official documents
- Storing records correctly
- Tracing documents
- Retrieving files manually or electronically
- Keeping files organised
- Operating office equipment used for registry work
Files must be managed according to the approved records classification system.
Will you work with archived records?
Yes. Archiving and document disposal form part of the role.
You may need to:
- Prepare records for archiving
- Prepare documents for disposal
- Scan files electronically
- Sort archival records
- Package files for storage
- Compile lists of records for archiving
- Submit archiving records to the supervisor
- Maintain records of archived material
These tasks help the department maintain reliable long-term control over official information.
What skills are important for this position?
Strong organisation and attention to detail are important because the role involves handling large volumes of official information.
Useful skills include:
- Accurate filing
- Record keeping
- Document control
- Computer use
- Communication
- Planning
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Administrative organisation
Being able to retrieve the correct document when it is needed is an important part of registry work.
How does the role support government administration?
Registry services help keep official information organised and accessible.
The Registry Clerk supports the department by making sure correspondence is registered, documents are filed correctly, records can be retrieved and older material is archived properly.
This experience can support future work in:
- Records management
- Public administration
- Document control
- Office administration
- Archiving
- Information management
What are the vacancy details?
Employer: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Position: Registry Clerk
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/268
Directorate: Corporate Services
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary: R237 453 per year
Salary level: 05
Minimum qualification: Grade 12
Closing date: 23 October 2026
How do you apply by email?
Applications can be submitted to:
Use the correct vacancy reference when submitting your application:
3/1/1/1/2026/268
Make sure your application meets the department’s recruitment requirements before sending it.
Where can you hand deliver an application?
Applications can also be delivered during office hours to:
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
4th Floor
No. 2 Riebeeck Street
ABSA Building
Cape Town
Western Cape
Check that your application is complete and includes the correct reference number before submission.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 23 October 2026.
Submit your application before the deadline and make sure all required information is complete.
Who can you contact for enquiries?
For enquiries about the vacancy, contact:
Mr T Mtintsilana
Telephone: 071 302 1220
