Hot Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) LLB or equivalent four-year Legal Qualification as recognized by SAQA Law Degree; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level; Nyukela certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the School of Government) (NSG)

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage and coordinate the provisioning of family advocate services; Manage and monitor the implementation of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction; Manage the implementation of policies, legislative frameworks and prescripts; Manage and monitor the provision of Forensic Social Work services; Manage human, financial and other resources. 

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• Magistrate Office: Ingwavuma Ref No: 26/15/KZN (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Msinga Ref No: 26/16/KZN (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate National Diploma (NQF 6 level) /Degree qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration / Management / Law / Legal studies or field of study or equivalent legal qualification;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in court management environment with a minimum of two years (2) as a supervisor or team leader; Knowledge and experience in office and district administration

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 :

• A three (3) year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s 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 (DFI), 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 :

• An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney;
• At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; 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 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. Provide effective people management 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the field of languages OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical experience in court interpreting.
• A minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license;
• NB: Applicants will be subjected to a language test. Language Proficiency: Setswana, English, Afrikaans and Sesotho, IsiZulu or IsiXhosa will serve as added advantage

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 :

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; 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 general clerical support services;
• Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical support 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 :

• An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Safety Management/ Environmental Management/Occupational Health and Safety; Registration with the relevant professional bodies for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner/Occupational Health Hygienist/South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH)/South African Institute for Occupational Hygienist (SAIOH)/ South African Nursing Council for Occupational Health Practitioners;
• A minimum of 2 years’ functional experience in Safety, Health Environment, Risk and Quality management environment; Knowledge on Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the Public Service;
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Administer and implement SHER strategy and plan; Administer and implement risk management assessment and control; Administer and implement health and safety services;
• Administer and implement environmental management services; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant administrative experience in Family Law matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act 99 of 1998. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Serve Maintenance Summons, subpoenas, warrants and garnishee orders for 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 :

• An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of 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 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; Provide reports and compile statistics. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognized four years legal qualification. Knowledge of Administration of Estates Act, Compliance, Mental Health, Insolvency Act and other related Act, Registration of trusts Act, Curatorship’s Act;
• knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children, South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates, Curatorship, Trusts and all aspects related to the administration thereof;
• Determine and asses 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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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: Mahlabatthini Ref No: 26/22/KZN (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Newcastle Ref No: 26/23KZN (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Paulpietersburg Ref No: 26/24/KZN (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Randfontein Ref No 2026/15/GP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Taung Ref No: 26/VA05/NW (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office Klerksdorp Ref No: 26/VA07/NW (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Kempton Park Ref No: 2026/09/GP (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. 

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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.