Court Orderly

About the role

The Competition Tribunal, an independent adjudicative body established under the Competition Act, invites applications for a Court Orderly based in Pretoria. Reporting to the Head of Registry, the incumbent provides first-line registry services to the Tribunal and the Competition Appeal Court, coordinates and administers court proceedings and helps maintain smooth hearings and effective document management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and organisational support for the court and manage administration around court proceedings
• Manage the layout and setup of the court according to hearing requirements and maintain order in the courtroom
• Assist with receiving, filing and recording case documents in the case management system
• Assist in managing and tracking case files and keeping the system up to date
• Monitor deadlines and liaise with case management so case status is always current
• Provide administrative support to Case Managers and the Registrar and ensure compliance with the Rules
• Handle stakeholder inquiries professionally and maintain confidentiality
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating hearings, including preparing notices of set down

Required profile

• Diploma in administration
• Two years' work experience in general administration (mandatory); court clerk experience is an added advantage
• Experience with case or document management software is advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and handle confidential information

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Case or document management software

Applications are made by email with a cover letter and CV, citing the position, and must be received by 17h00 on 10 November 2026.