Fresh Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/Degree in Financial Management, Accounting as recognized by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial management and project environment at managerial (Assistant Director) level;
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescripts, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations; Understanding of project/programme management techniques and methods; Knowledge of performance evaluation principles.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate project planning processes in line with prescribed project management methodology;
• Monitor the end to-end executive of all projects in line with approved project plans; Coordinate project stakeholder relations;
• Evaluate project outputs and facilitate the implementation of post-closure recommendations;
• Manage and monitor financial reporting on Criminal Assets Recovery Account (CARA); Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting/ Business Management/ Auditing/ Cost Accounting/ Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management as recognised by SAQA
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment at Management (Assistant Director level). 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and maintain the demand management planning for the procurement of goods and services;
• Manage the acquisition or procurement of goods and services;
• Manage of logistics regarding stores and vendor performance; Manage assets and the disposal of assets. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration /Management/Law/Legal studies or field of study or equivalent legal qualification;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in court management environment of which 2 years should be as a supervisor or team leader; Knowledge and experience in office and district administration;
• Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA); Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Accounts; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate and manage the financial, human resource, risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic and business planning processes; Manage the facility, physical resources, information and communication related to courts;
• Lead and manage the transformation of the office; Compile and analyse court statistics to show performance and trends; Manage case flow processes at the court; Compile annual performance and statutory reports to the relevant users;
• Develop and implement customer service improvements strategies; Manage service level agreements. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Three-year National Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Public Management or equivalent;
• 3 years administration experience; Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management;
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Knowledge of Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account); Departmental Financial Instructions, BAS and Justice Yellow Pages.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Co-ordinate and manage the financial and human resources of the office; Co-ordinate and manage risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic and business planning process;
• Manage the Criminal and Civil Court Administration Section and other sections related to Family Court and Supply Chain; Manage Third Party Funds and Vote Accounts for the office;
• Co-ordinate, Manage and administer support services to Case Flow Management and other court users. 

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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;
• A valid driver’s license; Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages. Language proficiency: IsiXhosa and IsiZulu.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Render interpreting services. Translate legal documents and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with reconstruction of Court Records; Perform specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a 4 year recognized legal qualification; Experience in providing legal support in civil matters for and against the Department; Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract;
• Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, the State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Determine the liability on loss or damage of departmental policy;
• Handle all litigation on behalf of and against the department;
• Draft legal opinions on departmental matters; Provide effective people management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of the maintenance system, Maintenance Act and family law matters; Understanding of all services and procedure in the area of Maintenance; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Perform the powers, duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act;
• Obtain financial information for the purposes of maintenance enquiries; Guide Maintenance Investigators in the performance of their functions;
• Appear in the Maintenance Court and conduct proceedings in terms of the Maintenance Act; Implement Bench orders; Compile statistics. 

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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: Msinga Ref No: 25/31/KZN (X3 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Ladysmith Ref No: 25/32/KZN (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Greytown Ref No: 25/33/KZN (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Ngwelezane Ref No: 25/34/KZN (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade12 or equivalent qualification. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

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