Current Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognised 4 year legal qualification; At least eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience;
• Admission as an Advocate; A valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of applicable Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s); Knowledge of Foundations of South African law, South African private law, Constitutional law, Criminal law, Intellectual property,
• Evidence and African Customary Law, Muslim Personal Law, Private International Law, Children’s Act, The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the implementation and monitoring of the delivery of multi-disciplinary Family Advocate services for children; Manage and monitor the provisioning of forensic and risk social work services;
• Manage, monitor and implement the provisions of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction; Manage and monitor provision of Forensic Social Work services;
• Monitor and support organizational performance of the Family Advocate services. Provide effective people Management in the office. 

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CENTRE :

• Family Advocate, Port Elizabeth Ref No: 104/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Family Advocate, Mthatha Ref No: 105/25EC (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification; Admission as an Advocate; Five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Knowledge of Foundations of South African law, South African private law,
• Constitutional law, Criminal law, Intellectual property, Evidence and African Customary Law, Muslim Personal Law, Private International Law, Children’s Act,
• The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, Maintenance Act, reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act, Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children;

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation; Monitor the provisioning of forensic and risk social work services;
• Monitor and implement the provisions of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction; Manage and implement the provision of Forensic Social Work Social Work services;
• Manage and provide administrative support services; Attend to all relevant circuit courts within the Province. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Public Administration/ Supply Chain Management/ Business Administration/ Purchasing Management/ Logistics Management/ Transport Management as recognized by SAQA;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in fleet and logistics environment at a supervisory (Assistant Director) level

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the provision of fleet management services;
• Manage the logistics management services;
• Manage the administration of stores services;
• Monitor and manage the provision of cellphones and data services;
• Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A 3 years National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/ Human Resources Management/ Administration or Business Administration at NQF-Level 6;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration environment;
• Knowledge of HR matters and its policies, framework; Procurement directives and procedures, Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution and the legislative framework governing the Public Service.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage procurement and Finance of goods and services; Manage documents for registry support services;
• Undertake policy or line function tasks as required Coordinate external strategic alliances between the office and other stakeholders;
• Manage general support and resources services; Manage human resource services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A three year Bachelor Degree/ National Diploma academic qualification in one of the following fields; Teaching, Social Work/ Family Counselling, Child Care and youth development, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Clinical counselling, Educational Psychologist; Applicants must be duly registered with the relevant professional/ scientific organization/body in their field of specialization;
• Minimum of three years working experience in the applicable field; Experience in working with different types of disabilities, exposure to court procedure, court etiquette, legal terms and terminology and functions of courts will be added advantages;
• Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory framework. (Constitution of RSA, 1996; Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977), particularly sections 153, 158 and 170A of the Act; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007); Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005); Domestic Violence Act (Act No 116 of 1998). A valid driver’s license; Knowledge of any foreign languages will be an added an advantage.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provide intermediary services to children, persons with mental disabilities and other traumatized witnesses; Provide specialized child language and disability services;
• Maintain intermediary room by ensuring that the equipment of the private testifying room is always in good order; Provide support services to witnesses and make appropriate referrals, where necessary;
• Render administration support services in court; Assist children to testify with the aid of anatomically-detailed dolls. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney;
• At least 2 years’ appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting system and trust accounts;
• Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; Knowledge of legal proceedings, personal injuries claims, contracts, labour cases and criminal cases; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Courts, Land Claims Court and Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA),
• Draft and/or settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients;
• Render legal opinions and advice; Handle all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration and debt collection. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Workers or equivalent qualification, Appropriate experience in Social Worker after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Registration with SA Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP),
• Knowledge and experience in Mediating, Court experience in rendering expert evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act.
• Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction); A valid driver’s license and willing to travel extensively within the province. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct inquiries to ascertain the best interest of the minor children involved by means of mediation and /or evaluation as per relevant legislation;
• Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports; Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; Ensure proper case flow administration,
• Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct enquires, interview parties and source references in Family Law disputes. 

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CENTRE :

• State Attorney, Mthatha Ref No: 102/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Kempton Park Ref No: 2025/67/GP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Waterval Ref No: 20/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: TIyani; Ref No: 21/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Tzaneen Ref No: 22/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Nkowankowa Ref No: 23/25/LMP (X1 Post)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Three (3) years’ experience in Administration;
• Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; knowledge of Public Finance Management Act,
• Treasury Regulations; Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), Public Service Act and other relevant legislation

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise and render clerical support services; Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical services within the component;
• Supervise and provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component;
• Supervise and provide financial administration support services in the component; Provide effective people management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF Level 4/ Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the field of languages and A Minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting;
• OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; Language requirements: Venda, Tsonga and Shona

DUTIES :

• Render interpreting services; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book;
• Draw case records on request of Magistrate /Prosecutors;
• Make arrangements for foreign language interpreters in consultation with the prosecutors;
• Perform specific line and administrative support functions;
• Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant Administrative experience in Family Law Matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act of 99 of 1989).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Serve Maintenance Summons, Warrants and Garnishee Orders for the District in terms of the Maintenance Act;
• Locate whereabouts of Persons; Give Testimony in Court under oath; Render administrative support to the Office. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB Degree or four years’ recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Compliance Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislation;
• Experience in the functional field and services provided by Master of the High Court. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the administration of Deceased Estates, Insolvent Estates, Trust and Curatorship;
• Provide strategic direction to the office; Monitor the implementation of departmental policy, procedures and legislations;
• Manage the operations regarding the Guardian’s Funds and resources in the office;
• Ensure continuous quality improvement of processes and policies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance system, Maintenance Act and family law matters; Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of Maintenance;
• A valid driver’s licence. Language requirements (Soshanguve): English, Xitsonga and Setswana; 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Perform the powers, duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act;
• Obtain financial information for maintenance enquiries;
• Guide Maintenance investigators in the performance of their functions;
• Implement Bench orders; Provide reports and compile statistics. 

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REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate or relevant training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily). Knowledge of the relevant policies and prescripts

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support;
• Render administrative support for meetings, functions and conferences;
• Provide general clerical office administration;
• Prepare documents for account payment processing. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate or any other training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provides a Secretarial/receptionist support services to the manager;
• Provides clerical support service to the manager;
• Provides support to manager regarding meetings.

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CENTRE :

• Family Advocate: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/25/MP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Emgwenya Office: Ref No: 2025/07/MP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Krugersdorp Ref No: 2025/69/GP (X1 Post) 
• Master of The High Court: Bisho Ref No: 96/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Family Advocate: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 97/25EC (X1 Post) 
• State Attorney: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 98/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Master of The High Court: Thohoyandou Ref No: 36/25/LMP (X4 Posts) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.  

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Render general clerical support services;
• Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component;
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component;
• Provide financial administration support services in the component.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Handle incoming and outgoing calls, transfer calls, take and convey messages;
• Ensure that the switchboard is manned at all times;
• Attend to all other duties that may be required. 

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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: Alexandria Ref No: 75/25EC (X1 Post)) 
• Magistrate Office: Aliwal North Ref No: 76/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Flagstaff Ref No: 77/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Mthatha Ref No 78/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Namakgale Ref No: 65/23/LMP (X1 Post)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10/Abet level 4; A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Render driver/ messenger support services;
• Collect correspondence, distribute mail and parcels to the various office;
• Collect documents from respective government institutions;
• Transport officials to various destinations; Render clerical support services. 

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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: East London Ref No: 89/25EC (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Alice Ref No: 90/25EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Polokwane Ref No: 66/25/LMP (X1 Post)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12; Knowledge of Physical Security procedures and processes, Safety and Security Legislative Frameworks, PSIRA Grade C. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provide access control; Improve safety in the building or premises;
• Prohibit unauthorized items from entering or leaving the building or premises;
• Watch CCTV cameras; Enrol staff on bio-metric system;
• Provide access to staff coming to the premises over weekends. 

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10/ ABET level 4.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provide cleaning services;
• Keeping and maintaining of cleaning material and equipment;
• Perform general assistant work;
• Perform any other relevant duties that may arise.