Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

• SALARY : R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package).
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Industrial and Organisational Psychology/ Management Services/ Operations Management/ Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Change Management environment at managerial (Assistant Director) level; Knowledge of Corporate Governance of Policy Framework; Knowledge and understanding of Change Management systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutoryframeworks: 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.
• 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; Team leadership; Computer literacy.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and coordinate the design of Change Management plans, strategies, processes and frameworks
• Manage and coordinate the design and implementation of department-wide change interventions and programmes
• Manage and coordinate resistance to change; Manage and facilitate capacity change management workshops
• Manage human, finance and other resources.

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• SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management/ Human Resource Development/ Management of Training/ Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resource Development environment at supervisory level; Knowledge of Performance Management Systems, Skills Development Act, Skills Levy Act, Adult Basic Education and Training Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental Bursary Schemes
• 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. #
• 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; Team leadership; Computer literacy.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate the implementation of skills development programmes
• Facilitate the implementation of Internship and Learnership programmes
• Facilitate the implementation of study assistance programme 
• Facilitate the payments process for the programmes
• Maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Manage human, finance and other resources.

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• SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
• Tshivhenda Ref No: 25/132/CA (X1 Post); Xitsonga Ref No: 25/133/CA (X1 Post) and South African Sign Language Ref No: 25/134/CA (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Language Practice/ Language Planning
• A minimum of 3 years administration experience in Language practice/interpreting at functional level
• Language requirements: (Tshivenda, Xitsonga and South African sign language)
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework: governing the Public Service: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescripts, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act
• Knowledge of procurement process, Language stakeholders and their roles, interpretation of statutes; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the language service in South Africa; Knowledge of office administration.
• 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 organising; Decision making; Project management; Team leadership; Computer literacy.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate the development of the Departmental language policies and strategies; Monitor performance on the implementation of language policies
• Coordinate awareness campaigns of the Language Policy within the Department
• Facilitate the coordination on international and nongovernmental forums on the use of official languages; Provide effective people management.

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• SALARY : R397 116 – R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. CENTRE : Kimberley Magistrate Office Ref No: 15/25/NC/KIM (X1 Post)
• (This is a readvertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply) Kimberley Family Law Centre Ref No: 43/25/NC/KIM-FLC (X1 Post) Magistrate Office: Upington Ref No: 44/25/NC/UPT (X1 Post) Magistrate Office, Carnarvon Ref No: 45/25/NC/CAR (X1 Post) Office: Pretoria: Ref No: 2025/99/GP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Three-year National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/ Public Management or equivalent; Three (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; Knowledge of Case Flow Management will be an added advantage.
• Skills and Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft packages); Organizing and problem-solving skills; Sound leadership and management skills; Good interpersonal relations; People Management.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the financial and Human Resources of the section
• Manage the Criminal and Civil administration sections
• Manage the Family Law sections.
• Manage Third Party Funds, Vote Accounts and Supply Chain Management for the office
• Manage and administer support services to Case Flow Management and other court users.

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• R397 116 – R467 790 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Germiston

REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF level 4/Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF Level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5
• Five years of practical experience as a Court Interpreter with a minimum two years supervisory experience
• Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license. Language requirements: English, Sepedi/Sesotho, IsiZulu and Tshivenda.
• Skills and Competencies: Communications skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy, Analytical Thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organising
• Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure; Art of interpreting. DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in court of Law (Civil and Criminal matters); Small Claim court
• Pre-trial proceedings and consultation; Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during court proceedings; Pre-trial consultation; Quasi and judicial; Interpret non verbal gesture
• Dramatization and confessions; Collect, monitor interpreting register, calculate and compile statistics; Make arrangements for foreign languages interpreters in consultation with the Prosecutor
• Provide effective people management.

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• SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Magistrate Office Atamelang

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

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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• SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Magistrate Johannesburg (Hillbrow) Ref No: 2025/94/GP (X1 Post) Magistrate Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/93/GP (X1 Post) Magistrate Heidelberg Ref No: 2025/92/GP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten years’ practical experience in court interpreting
• Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages
• A valid driver’s license.
• Language requirements: Magistrate Johannesburg (Hilbrow): English, IsiZulu, Setswana or Sesotho; Magistrate Johannesburg: English, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and or Sepedi and Magistrate Heidelberg: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and Southern South.
• Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations
• Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings
• Interpret during consultation; 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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• R325 101 – R382 959 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria

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), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA), Disaster Management Act, DPSA Strategic Framework on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW)
• 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
• Knowledge of Departmental policies, SHER management standards and guidelines and data analysis
• Ability to integrate with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) team of specialists. Skills and Competencies: Concern of others; Creative thinking; Citizen Service Orientation; Decision making; Diversity citizenship; Computer literacy (MS Word)
• Communication (verbal and written) skills; Budgeting and financial management; Problem solving and decision making; Communication and information management; Team leadership.

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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• SALARY : R252 855 – R1111 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Atlantis Ref No: 81/2025/WC (X1 Post) Magistrate Office: Palm Ridge Ref No: 2025/96/GP (X1 Post) (Re-advert: candidate who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
• Magistrate Office: Springs Ref No: 2025/97/GP (X1 Post) (This is a readvertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
• Magistrate Office: Tembisa Ref No: 2025/98/GP (X1 Post) (This is a readvertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification
• Knowledge of the maintenance system; Maintenance Act and family law matter
• Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of Maintenance.
• Proficiency in the following languages Magistrate Palm Ridge – English, IsiXhosa and South Sotho; Magistrate Springs - English, IsiZulu and Sesotho and Magistrate Tembisa -English, Tshivenda, Sepedi and Xitsonga
• Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication skills (verbal and written); Numeracy skills; interpersonal relations; Problem solving skills; Report writing and time management skills; Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• To 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; Implementation of Bench orders
• Provide reports and compile statistics.

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• SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Springbok Magistrate Office Ref No: 46/25/NC/SPR (X1 Post) Upington Magistrate Office Ref No: 47/25/NC/UPT (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office); Good interpersonal relations; Interpersonal relations; Efficient and resourceful
• Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems; Customer service; Document management; Planning and organizations skills; Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Prepare recordings of court proceedings
• Render clerical and administrative functions
• file/store and ensure safekeeping of court documents. 

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• SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement)
• CENTRE : Master of the Western Cape: Cape Town Ref No: 84/2025/M/WC (X3 Posts) Office
• Goodwood Ref No: 80/2025/WC (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Administrative and organization skill
• Ability to work under pressure
• Customer service
• Document management and filing
• Interpersonal relations.

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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• SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/91/GP (X1 Post)
• Magistrate Office: Pretoria Ref No: 2025/100/GP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF level 4/ Grade 12; Proficiency in one or more indigenous languages and English: Three months Practical experience and driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Magistrate: Johannesburg: Language requirements: English, IsiZulu, Sesotho, Sepedi or Setswana. Magistrate: Pretoria: Language requirements: English, Venda, Xitsonga and Sepedi
• Skills and Competencies: Communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organizing; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Render interpreting services, Translate legal document and exhibits; Coin Words; Assist with reconstruction of Court Records; Perform Specific line and Administrative support Functions,

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• SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : Master of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Appropriate experience as a telecom operator.
• Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office) Good interpersonal skills; Good public relations skills; Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems; Customer service and document management.

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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• SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum. 
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
• CENTRE : Master of the Western Cape High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 / Abet level 4 qualification
• A valid drivers’ licence.
• Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal skills; Creative thinking; Customer service orientation; Problem analysis; Self-management; 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 offices
• Collect documents from respective government institutions; Transport officials to various destinations; Render Clerical support services.

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• SALARY : R163 680 - R192 810 per annum.
• The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• CENTRE : South African Law Reform Commission Ref No: 25/126/LD (X1 Post)
• Magistrate Commission Pretoria Ref No: 25/131/JM (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Abet level 4/ grade 10
• Skills and Competencies: Communication (verbal and written) skills; Planning and organizing skills; Customer service; Attention to detail; Interpersonal skills; Attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure; Conflict management.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide catering support services; Serve food and beverages during meetings; Clean kitchen utensils and equipment; Check cutlery, prepare and clean conference facility; Monitor supply of food and report waste and losses.