Hot Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate undergraduate (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Financial Accounting /Financial Management/ Internal Audit;
• 5 years experience at middle/senior management level in financial management environment; Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the National School of Government); Knowledge of budget management and financial management principles;
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, the Public Finance Management Act.

DUTIES Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the development of budget; Manage the expenditure patterns; Manage and provide asset management services;
• Manage and provide supply chain services; Manage and provide Third Party Funds (TPF) services; Manage human, finance and other resources.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or 4-year recognised 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); Proven track record of previous managerial experience in a legal environment.

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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor Degree in Social Worker; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognizable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage child focus forensic assessment services, Manage risk related to children’s care environment and or contracts,
• Manage the provision of Experts witness evidence in Courts of Law; Oversee implementation and monitoring operational performance of forensic social work services;
• Manage the Conduct Appropriate Disputes Resolutions,
• Compile and register Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRR) and parenting Plans; Provide generic supervisory and management functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognized 4-year legal qualification;
• At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admittance as an Advocate; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Endorse settlement agreements or commenting thereon;
• Institute and conduct enquires to ascertain the best interest of the minor child by means of ADR procedures and evaluation;
• Deal with Hague matters and all relevant circuit courts within the province.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration / Public Management / Legal or equivalent qualification; At least 3 years’ relevant experience at managerial (Assistant Director) level;
• Knowledge and experience in office and district administration; Knowledge of Financial Management and Public Financial Management Act (PFMA);
• Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Accounts; Experience in the Court Environment will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage case-flow management; Manage the financial resources of the Cluster; Manage office facilities, risk and security;
• Manage Supply Chain and Assets services; Provide effective people management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 4 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; Admittance as an Attorney; 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; Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims, Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, Tax and Tax tribunals; Furnish legal advice and opinions;
• Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services;
• Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration; Register trust and debt collection; Provide effective people management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or equivalent qualification; At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A valid driver’s license; Knowledge of the South African Legal System; Supervisory/management experience will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of the South African Legal System, Legal Practices and related spheres with specific reference in civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of criminal procedure, practices and court rules;
• Knowledge of the Constitution, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act; Knowledge and experience of the judicial system and functions of the court; Knowledge and experience in office administration. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate and conduct outreach training, and awareness on various pieces of legislations, constitutional imperatives, and legal policy frameworks;
• Manage and administer the establishment of specialised courts and matters pertaining to vulnerable persons;
• Manage and coordinate corporate legal support and loss control in the province;
• Manage and coordinate quasi-judicial and statutory appointment matters; Manage human, finance, and other resources. 

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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 an analyse court statistics to show performance and trends; Support case flow management 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 :

• An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Law/LLB;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in lecturing / formal tutoring in Law environment in academia; Knowledge and understanding of South African higher education systems and regulatory framework, Teaching and Learning theory interventions, Corporate Governance of Justice College Policy Framework and Justice System, Research and Curriculum Development;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions; Ability to provide student support services work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate teaching and education for civil and family law programmes;
• Facilitate and provide student support in civil and family law programmes;
• Facilitate and conduct academic research and development;
• Collaborate and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor Degree in Social Work; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. 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, the State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act;
• Knowledge and experience in office administration. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee child focus forensic assessment services; Supervise risk related to children’s care environment and or contracts;
• Supervise the provision of Experts witness evidence in Courts of Law, oversee implementation and monitoring the operational performance of forensic social work services,
• Conduct Appropriate Disputes Resolutions, Compile and register Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRR) and parenting Plans, Provide generic supervisory and management functions. 

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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 :

• NQF level 4/ Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5;
• Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; 6 years’ experience as a Court Interpreter of which 3 years should be at a supervisory level; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Manage the cluster legal interpreting and language services;
• Develop and implement the legal interpreting and language services business plan for the cluster;
• Manage both human and non-human resources of legal interpreting and language services;
• Manage training and development of court interpreters; Manage compliance of the code of conduct. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Security Management and registered with PSIRA; A minimum of years’ experience in Security Management at a supervisory level ;
• Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Minimum Physical Security Standards(MPSS) and Security Management frameworks and guidelines
• Understanding of Security Management related legislation and policies, public service concepts, processes, methodologies and terminology; Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, the Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate the provision of security operations;
• Facilitate security risk management assessments; Monitor security contract performance;
• Facilitate the provision of close protection, special events and cash-in- transit services;
• Facilitate the provision of information security and vetting services; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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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 :

• LLB degree or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; Admission as an Attorney; A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate Courts, Labour Courts, Land Claims Courts and 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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REQUIREMENTS :

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent; A minimum of 3 years’ experience required; Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, DPSA Directives, Resolutions and policies.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Handle Human Resource administration enquiries; Prepare reports on Human Resource administration issues and statistics; Process Termination of Services; Recommend (approve) transactions on PERSAL according to delegations;
• Implement conditions of service and service benefits; (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Long Service Recognition, overtime, resettlement benefits, Pension, allowances etc.);
• Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of Human Resource administration practices. 

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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 :

• A grade 12 (NQF level 4); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in archives and records management. Knowledge and understanding of Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000); PAIA, National Archive Act.
• Proficiency in electronic document management systems (EDMS) and relevant software. Knowledge of records management strategy and policy; paper-based records management; electronic records management systems; document management. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks.
• Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescripts, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise and provide registry counter services; Supervise the handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence;
• Supervise and render an effective filing and record management service;
• Supervise the operation and operate office machines in relation the registry function;
• Supervise the processing and process documents for archiving and/disposal; Render generic management functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Three years relevant experience; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act and Budget Management, Public Service Regulations and Public Service Act,
• Treasury Regulations, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Public Audit Act. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise and render financial accounting transactions; Supervise and perform salary administration support services;
• Supervise and perform bookkeeping support services; Render a budget support service; 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; and A valid driver’s license; Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages.
• Language proficiency: Magistrate Kempton Park: English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, Sesotho; Magistrate Meyerton: English, Sesotho, IsiZulu; Magistrate Oberholzer: English, Afrikaans, Setswana/IsiXhosa/ IsiZulu; Magistrate Protea: English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa; Magistrate: Durban: 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 four (4) year recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience;
• 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’s of the High Court. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the administration of guardian’s funds and operation; Manage the administration of deceased estate;
• Manage the administration of insolvent estate; Manage administration of trust and curatorship’s;
• Administer service points operations; Provide effective people management. 

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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.

DUTUEIS : Key Performance Areas:

• Managing 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 Fund and resources in the office. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB Degree or four year recognized legal qualification.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Administer Deceased Estates, Insolvent Estates, Curatorship; Trust and all aspects related to the administration thereof;
• Determine and assess Estate duties in terms of the Estate Duties Act; Conduct research and draft legal documents;
• Render administrative function of the office. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate 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. 

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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

DUTIES :

• Provide secretarial and administrative support;
• Render administrative support for meetings, functions and conferences;
• Provide general clerical office administration;
• Prepare documents for the process to pay accounts. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Relevant experience and knowledge of BAS, JYP and Procurement procedures will serve as added advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management, Departmental policies, and Treasury Regulations.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Serve as Trust Account and Vote Account Clerk; Compile payment advices; Provide records management services and reconcile agency payment;
• Provide supply chain support services; Relieve the Telecom Operator when required; Provide support to the Administrative Officer;
• Manage stationery and safe guarding of documents within Finance Control section.