Job Openings 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;
• 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); Admitted as an Advocate / Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court;
• 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, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, Prescription Act, the State Attorney, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Department Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act;
• Knowledge and experience in office administration;
• Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children; Knowledge of the 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, 1996 (Act 72 of 1996), Maintenance Act, reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership;
• Project and programme management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Problem solving and analysis; Diversity management; Communication; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate legal qualification (NQF 7 level) as recognized by SAQA;
• 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a legislation development environment; Admitted as a Legal Practitioner;
• Nyukela Certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services from the National School of Government) (NSG);
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks:
• Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines,
• Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act,
• Government initiatives and decision;
• Knowledge of legislative drafting, Law, Public Service and its governance,
• Constitutional Law services and Criminal cases.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic capability and leadership;
• Programme and project management;
• Financial management;
• Change management; Knowledge management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis;
• People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity;
• Computer literacy.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification;
• Five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admission as an Advocate; 
• 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;
• 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, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in office administration;
• A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication skills (verbal and writing);
• Litigation and Advocacy skills;
• Research, investigation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills;
• Attention to detail; Diversity management; Dispute and Conflict resolution skills; Computer literacy;
• Case Flow Management.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations/ Labour Law/ LLB; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Labour Relations environment at managerial (Assistant Director) level; Knowledge of Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act (EEA), relevant labour laws policies and procedures;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions.

Skills And Competencies:

• Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management;
• Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Impact and influence;
• Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning and organizing;
• Decision making; Project management; Computer literacy;
• Team leadership.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB qualification; A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the South African Legal system, legal framework sexual offences and the Presidential Summit Declaration against Genderbased Violence and Femicide (GBVF) of 2019 and its National Strategic Plan;
• Knowledge of the legal system and GBVF sector;
• Knowledge of the Constitution, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, State Attorney Act;
• Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions and State Liability Act; Knowledge and experience in Office Administration.

Skills and Competencies:

• Legal research and drafting;
• Project management;
• Applied strategic thinking;
• Applied technology;
• Budgeting and financial management;
• Communication and information management;
• Continuous improvement;
• Citizen focus and responsiveness;
• Developing others;
• Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Problem resolving and decision making; Planning and organising; Team leadership

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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; Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA); Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Account; Experience in the court environment will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies:

• Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budget and financial management; Communication and information management; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Planning and organizing; Problem solving; Project management.

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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;
• Proficiency in 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.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office);
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Listening skills; Time management;
• Analytical thinking; Problem solving;
• Planning and organizing; Confidentiality;
• Ability to work under pressure and Art of interpreting.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Public Management/ Industrial and Organisational Psychology;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resource Management environment at a supervisory level;
• Knowledge of PERSAL System, Human Resource Management Directives/Policies, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Performance Management Systems;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines,
• Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act,
• Government initiatives and decisions, etc.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel); Applied strategic thinking;
• Good Communication skills (written and verbal); Diversity management; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems;
• Planning and organizing; Ability to work under pressure and be self motivated; Strong analytical skills and good decision making skills;
• Project management; Team Leadership; Personal attributes; Accuracy and attention to details.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Public Management/ Disability studies/ Law/ Social Sciences and Public Policy;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at supervisory level; Knowledge and understanding of Government prescripts,
• Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations;
• Understanding of court processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Applied strategic thinking;
• Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management;
• Communication and information management;
• Continuous improvement;
• Citizen focus and responsiveness;
• Developing others;
• Diversity management;
• Impact and influence;
• Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems;
• Computer literacy;
• Planning and organizing;

Decision making; Project management.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Three-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 Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account), Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), BAS and Justice Yellow Pages (JYP).

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (Microsoft packages); Good communication skills (written and verbal);
• Organizing and problem-solving skills;
• Sound leadership and management skills;
• Good interpersonal relations.
• People management

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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. Skills and Competencies: Communication and empathetic listening skills (with children, persons with mental disabilities and other traumatized witnesses), Trauma and basic counselling skills; Interpersonal skills; Customer focus and responsiveness; Administrative skills; Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel); Problem-solving and decision-making skills

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Labour Relations/Labour Law/LLB;
• A minimum of 2 years’ functional experience in Labour Relations environment; Knowledge and understanding of relevant labour laws, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of Basic Condition of Employment Act; Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act;
• Knowledge of understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks; Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions,
• Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions etc.

Skills and Competencies:

• Concern of others; Creative thinking; Planning and organizing; Decision making; Diversity citizenship; Organisational communication (verbal and written) skills; Problem analysis, Computer literacy. Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Report writing skills.

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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.

Skills and Competencies:

• Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office);
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Attention to detail; Problem solving skills; Customer service; Document management and filing; Numerical skills.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or 4 year recognized legal qualification;
• At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience;
• Knowledge of 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 Prescription Act, the State Attorney Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations,
• Departmental Financial Instructions and State Liability Act.

Skills and Competencies:

• Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written and verbal).

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or 4 year recognized legal qualification.
• Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Finance Management, Mediation in certain Divorce matters; Domestic Violence Act, Maintenance Act, Children’s Act. Skills and Competencies: Legal research; Legal drafting; Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning and organizing; Decision making; Team leadership; Computer literacy

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REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF level 4 / Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages (preference will be given to languages used in area (Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho) as well as sign language;
• The following will serve as an added: Practical experience and a valid driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy; Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations;
• Accuracy and attention to detail

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Knowledge and understanding of financial legislation, Prescripts and Procedures; Knowledge of Basic Operating System (BAS), Justice Yellow Page (JYP), PERSAL; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR) and Preferential of Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA); Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS).

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy; Good communication skills (Written & verbal); Creative and analytical; Planning and Organizing; Problem solving and conflict Management; Accuracy and attention to detail.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade12 or equivalent qualification;
• Knowledge of human resource duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate computer;
• Understanding of the of the legislative framework governing the Public Service;
• Knowledge of procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (verbal and written) skills;
• Good organizing skills; Organizational abilities;
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

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REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organizing skills.;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Good interpersonal relations; Attention to detail.

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

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic Computer literacy; Communication at appropriate level; Creative thinking; Customer service orientation; Problem analysis; Self-management; Ability to work in a team; Technical proficiency.

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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REQUIREMENTS :

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Skills and Competencies:

• Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office); Interpersonal skills; Good telephone etiquette; Numerical skills; Ability to operate technical equipment; Loyalty and high levels of integrity; Ability to work under pressure; Conflict management skills

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12; Knowledge of Physical Security procedures and processes, Safety and Security Legislative Frameworks, PSIRA Grade C.
• Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving;
• Good interpersonal relations;
• Planning and organizing skills;
• Computer literacy; Ability to operate security equipment;
• Understanding of confidentiality in Government.

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;
• Enroll staff on bio-metric system; Provide access to staff coming to the premises over weekends.