Jobs Available at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate Legal (LLB) qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA or equivalent recognized legal qualification; Nyukela certificate (certificate of entry into Senior Management services from school of governance;
• 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level; Admittance as an Advocate/Attorney with right of appearance at the High Court; Knowledge of the Foundations of South African law, Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act,
• Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations; South African family law, constitutional law, intellectual property, evidence and African Customary Law. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and monitor the implementation of Guardian’s Fund; Manage and monitor the implementation of Deceased Estate;
• Manage the administration of Curatorship and registration of Trust; Manage the administration of Insolvencies;
• Monitor and manage service points operations; Manage human, financial and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or recognised 4 year 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 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 in the office. 

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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;
• Attend to Hague matters when delegated to do so; Endorse settlement agreements or commenting thereon;
• Institute and conduct enquiries to ascertain the best interests of the minor child through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures and evaluation;
• Attend to 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 appropriate 3 year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/Degree in Office Administration / Public Management / Public Administration / Business Administration as recognized by SAQA or Equivalent; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Office Administration 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, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions; Understanding of the Code of Conduct, applicable legislation (such as Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relation Act); Knowledge of the Administration of an Office.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage strategic administrative support functions;
• Execute/Coordinate external strategic alliances between the office and other stakeholders;
• Manage and provide administration support services;
• Manage general support services in the office; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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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 of which 3 years must be at supervisory level;
• 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;
• 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.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate and facilitate teaching and education for civil and family law programmes;
• Coordinate and facilitate the provision of student support in civil and family law programmes;
• Coordinate and conduct academic research and development; Maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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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 Higher Court, Magistrate Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims Courts, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Re-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 supervision and training to other professional staff. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a four year legal qualification as recognized by SAQA;
• At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Experience in dealing with legislation and litigation of cases pertaining to the NRSO, coordinating training and service delivery improvement programmes; Experience in liaising with other government departments, non- governmental and/or community-based organizations;
• Knowledge of Criminal, Jurisprudence law cases and Interpretation of statutes; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescripts.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the verification process of applications for certificates and removal of particulars of sex offenders;
• Manage the stakeholder relations and compliance to the Act by all relevant institutions;
• Compile a list for stakeholders and entities that require certificates for reporting purposes to the NSP – GBVF;
• Recommend the issuing of clearance certificate upon approval of applications; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB degree or a four-year recognized legal qualification; 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations;
• Experience in the functional fields of the services provided by the Masters of the High Court and Masters environment including Guardian’s Fund; Understanding of Administration of Deceased & Insolvent Estates, Curatorship, Trusts and Guardians Fund.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor and review all legal and administrative operations at the Office of the Master of the High Court; Monitor all the functions within the office and contribute towards the Strategic Objectives of both the Masters Branch as well as the Department;
• Provide effective and efficient delivery of service, financial and human resource management within the Office of the Master; Draft legal documents that provide clear justification;
• Mediate and conciliate disputes by advising on the outcome of its resolution. 

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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 :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work which allows for professional 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; Social work supervisory experience will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge and experience in Mediation; Court experience in evidence, knowledge and application of family law, including mediation in certain divorce matters Act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act, Children’s Act (inclusive of Hague Convention on international child abduction); A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee child focus forensic assessment services; Supervise risk related to children’s care environment and or contacts; Supervise the provision of Expert witness evidence in Court of Law;
• Oversee Implementation and monitoring operational performance of forensic social work services: Conduct Appropriate Disputes Resolutions, Compile and register Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRR) and Parenting Plans; Manage human, finance and other resources 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Property Management /Real Estate/ Property Studies; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in facilities management /property management/real estate environment at a supervisory level;
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Knowledge of facilities and building management principles and best practices, Government Immovable Assets Management Act (GIAMA) and Supply Chain Management Framework;
• Knowledge of National Building Regulations, prescripts and frameworks on corporate performance and technical knowledge within the Built Environment; Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), procurement processes;
• Knowledge of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate the implementation of facilities management strategy and plan. Facilitate the provision of facilities operations and maintenance. Facilitate the implementation of special project (repairs and maintenance).
• Facilitate and monitor facilities management financial and resource. Maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholder. Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate qualification (NQF level 6) in Communication or Linguistics as recognized by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a translation services work environment;
• Language requirement: Major in Xitsonga;
• 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;
• Understanding of Code of conduct; Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation (such as Basic Condition of Employment Act, Labour Relation Act).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee the translation function; Edit translated Bills; Manage terminology development; Manage human, finance and other resources.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Legal Interpreting and Language Practice; A minimum of 3 years’ experience of administration in language practice/interpreting at functional level;
• Language requirement: isiZulu and Sesotho
• Knowledge of procurement processes, secretarial support during meetings/ events/ workshops;
• Knowledge of Criminal, Civil law and family cases and Constitutional law cases; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Services, Financial Management and regulatory framework/ guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge and understanding of Interpretation of statutes and Office administration. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate the rendering of interpreting services in the Department;
• Coordinate training on court interpreting services;
• Facilitate the implementation of policies and framework related to foreign and local languages;
• Provide effective people 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;
• Five years of practical experience as a Court Interpreter with minimum of two years supervisory experience;
• Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and supervise Interpreters for offices under District; Render interpreting services;
• Translate legal document and exhibits; Develop terminology;
• Assist with the reconstruction of Court Records; Provide effective people management;
• Procure foreign language interpreters and casual Interpreters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• LLB degree 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 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 :

• 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 Proficiency in the following languages: English, SePedi, Setswana and IsiNdebele; Knowledge of any foreign languages will be an added an advantage. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provide intermediary services to children, persons with mental disabilities and other traumatized witnesses;
• Provide specialized child language and disability services; Maintain intermediary room by ensuring that the equipment of the private testifying room is always in good order;
• Provide support services to witnesses and make appropriate referrals, where necessary;
• Render administration support services in court; Assist children to testify with the aid of anatomically-detailed dolls. 

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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 :

• A three (3) years qualification in a Legal field and/or equivalent legal qualification; knowledge in the functions of the Office of the Family Advocate, knowledge and application of Family Law, including Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act, Children’s act, Maintenance Act and Domestic Violence Act, (inclusive of Hague Convention on International Child Abduction).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct screening interviews and parental responsibilities and rights information sessions, Assist members of the public with the completion of forms and queries, Assist the Family Advocate in conducting customer satisfaction surveys and community outreach projects;
• Support the Family Advocate with regards to matters on the court roll; Receive and screen correspondence and draft responses on behalf of the Family Advocate;
• Conduct mediations in disputes regarding Parental Responsibilities and Rights. 

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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 certificate or equivalent qualification; relevant administrative experience and in family law matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act; A valid driver’s license. 

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 :

• Grade 12 (With Secretarial or any other Training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provides a Secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager;
• Provides clerical support service to the manager;
• Provides support to manager regarding meetings. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate or any other training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Provides a Secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Provides clerical support service to the manager; Provides support to manager regarding meetings;
• Remains up to date with regard to prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to the work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. 

DUTIES :

• Render Financial Accounting transactions; Perform Salary Administration support services;
• Perform Bookkeeping support services; Render a budget support service. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; 7 – 12 months appropriate work experience.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Render debt collection processes for the office; Draft routine correspondence and reports;
• Draft and type pleadings such as summons, warrant of execution and judgment notice of sale, Section 65 notice; Draft affidavits; Provide clerical administration of debt collection;
• Administer an effective filing system; Render financial accounting transactions; Calculate payments and interest towards settlement of debts;
• Consult with clients and debtors to negotiate payments. 

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CENTRE

• Magistrate Office: Middelburg Ref No: 2025/13/MP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Thohoyandou Ref No: 27/25/LMP (X4 Posts) 
• Magistrate office: Modimolle Ref No: 28/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Nebo Ref No: 29/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Lephalale Ref No: 30/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Praktiseer Ref No: 31/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Mokopane Ref No: 32/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Sekhukhune Ref No: 33/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Waterval Ref No: 34/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Lenyenye Ref No: 35/25/LMP (X1 Post)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Three months Practical experience will be an added advantage; Driver’s license will be an added advantage. Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages;
• Language proficiency Middelburg: SeSotho; IsiXhosa, IsiZulu. Language requirements: Thohoyandou (Venda, Tsonga & Shona); Modimolle (SePedi, Tsonga & Xhosa); Nebo (Tsonga, Venda & Ndebele); Lephalale (SePedi, Tsonga & Xhosa); Praktiseer (SePedi, Zulu & Shona); Mokopane (Afrikaans, Venda & Tsonga); Sekhukhune (Zulu, Tsonga, Venda & Shona); Waterval (Tsonga, Venda & Shona); Lenyenye (SePedi, Tsonga & Venda).

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi-judicial proceedings;
• Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book;
• Draw case records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of statistics. 

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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: White River (Masoyi) Ref No: 2025/06/MP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Carolina Ref No: 2025/46/MP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Thulamahashe Ref No: 2025/44/MP (X1 Post) 
• Master of The High Court: Middelburg Ref No: 2025/43/MP (1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Mankweng Ref No: 62/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Nkowankowa Ref No: 61/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Lebowakgomo Ref No: 57/25/LMP (Domestic) (1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Lebowakgomo Ref No: 50/25/LMP (Family Law Service) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Mookgopong Ref No: 46/25/LMP (Family Law Service) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Thohoyandou Ref No: 48/25/LMP (Family Law Service) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Ga-Kgapane Ref No: 41/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Lephalale Ref No: 39/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Mookgopong Ref No: 38/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Praktiseer Ref No: 44/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Thohoyandou Ref No: 43/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office Modimolle Ref No: 54/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Namakgale Ref No: 55/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Thabazimbi Ref No: 56/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Senwabarwana Ref No: 53/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Mookgopong Ref No: 51/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Lephalale Ref No: 52/25/LMP (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Senwabarwana Ref No: 42/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Nebo Ref No: 37/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X4 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Mahwelereng Ref No: 45/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Lenyenye Ref No: 40/25/LMP (Cash Hall) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Praktiseer Ref No: 63/25/LMP (Registry Services) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Senwabarwana Ref No: 47/25/LMP (Family Law Service) (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Mankweng Ref No: 49/25/LMP (Family Law Service) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Seshego Ref No: 58/25/LMP (Domestic Violence) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office:Tshilwavhusiku Ref No: 60/25/LMP (Civil & Small Claims) (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Moutse Ref No: 59/25/LMP (Civil & Small Claims) (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 12; Knowledge of Physical Security procedures and processes, Safety and Security Legislative Frameworks, PSIRA Grade C. 

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.