New Jobs at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

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:

• Perform all functions and duties of the Senior Family Advocate (Head of Office) in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Monitor improvement in the organizational performance of the office and its satellite service point; Manage performance information;
• Manage and ensure effective and efficient service delivery at the various points within the jurisdiction Head of Office; Conduct complex enquiries;
• Provide effective people Management in the office; Implement risk management plan and ensure audit compliance.

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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; Fluency in Afrikaans will be added as an advantage; 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 LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney;
• At least 4 years’ appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, Office management, accounting systems and trust accounts;
• The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; A valid driver’s license.

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 :

• 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’s and Trusts.

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 services, 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 :

• An NQF level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / Labour Relations / Law as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in human resource management with a specific emphasis on a labour relations work environment at a supervisory level; Knowledge of Labour Relations legislative frameworks, methodologies and strategies in the Public Service;
• 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, etc.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Facilitate the implementation of collective bargaining proceedings;
• Facilitate the implementation of dispute resolution processes and procedures;
• Facilitate disciplinary and grievance processes and procedures;
• Coordinate and facilitate capacity building and advocacy relating to Labour Relations matters;
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder relations; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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CENTRE :

• Magistrate’s Office: Smithfield Ref No: 25/11/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Jacobsdal Ref No: 25/12/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Theunissen Ref No: 25/13/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Kimberley Ref No: 15/25/NC/KIM (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate office Britstown Ref No: 16/25/NC/BRI (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Griekwastad Ref No: 17/25/NC/GRI (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Noupoort Ref No: 18/25/NC/NOU (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office Garies, Ref No: 19/25/NC/GAR (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office Springbok, Ref No: 20/25/NC/SPR (X1 Post) 
• Schwizer Reneke Magistrate court (Incumbent to be place in Kgomotso Magistrate Court Ref No: 25/VA18/NW (X1 Post)  

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 :

• NQF level 4/ Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting (NQF level 5) or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5;
• 5 years of practical experience as a Court Interpreter with minimum two (2) years supervisory experience;
• Proficiency English; Proficiency in two (2) or more indigenous languages (Afrikaans, SeTswana and IsiXhosa); A valid driver’s licence

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and supervise interpreters; Render interpreting services;
• Translate legal documents and exhibits; Develop terminology;
• Assist with the reconstruction of court records; Attend to personnel administrative aspects;
• Provide effective people management;
• Procure Foreign Language Interpreters and Casual Interpreters. 

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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.

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 :

• LLB degree or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney;
• At least 2 years appropriate post qualification Admission/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 :

• NQF Level 4/ Grade 12 and ten-years practical experience in court interpreting or National Diploma:
• Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 5 and Minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting;
• Language Proficiency: English, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and Sesotho. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. 

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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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; relevant administrative experience and in family law matters;
• Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act 99 of 1998); 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 :

• A 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:

• Supervision and render general clerical support services;
• Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical support 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 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 :

• LLB Degree or a four 4 year recognised legal qualification; At least 2 years’ post qualification legal experience;
• Extensive knowledge of the maintenance system and family law matters; Knowledge of Maintenance Act (Act 99/1998);
• Understanding of all services and procedure in the area of Maintenance and other areas; Proficiency in the following languages; Setswana and Afrikaans; A valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Obtain financial information for the purposes of 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 effective people management to the Family Law Section and Maintenance Investigator. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Appropriate post qualification legal experience.
• Knowledge of maintenance system, Maintenance Act and family law matters;
• Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of Maintenance;
• Proficiency in at least two official languages; A valid driver’s licence. 

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; Implement Bench orders;
• Provide reports and compile statistics. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB degree or recognized four-year legal qualification.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates, Curatorship,
• Trusts 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 :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. 

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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CENTRE :

• Magistrate’s Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/ 17/FS (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Winburg Ref No: 25/ 16 /FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Koffiefontein Ref No: 25/18/FS (X1 Post)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages;
• Language Proficiency: Bloemfontein: English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans; Winburg: English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans; Koffiefontein: English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans.

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’s Office: Odendaalsrus Ref No: 25/20/FS (X3 Posts) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/ 21/FS (X2 Posta) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Kroonstad Ref No: 25/22/FS (X4 Posts) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Parys Ref No: 25/23/FS (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Jacobsdal Ref No: 25/24/FS (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Smithfield Ref No: 25/27/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Botshabelo Ref No: 25/28 /FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Bothaville Ref No: 25/29/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Fauresmith Ref No: 25/ 30/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Boshof Ref No: 25/31/FS (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate’s Office: Petrusburg Ref No: 25/32/FS (X1 Post) 
• Hartswater Magistrate Office Ref No: 03/25/NC/HAR (X1 Post) 
• Phillipstown Magistrate Office Ref No: 04/25/NC/PHIL (X1 Post) 
• Upington Magistrate Office Ref No: 05/25/NC/UPT (X1 Post) 
• Calvinia Magistrate Office Ref No: 06/25/NC/CAL (X1 Post) 
• Port Nolloth Magistrate Office Ref No: 07/25/NC/PORT (X1 Post) 
• Galeshewe Magistrate Office Ref No: 08/25/NC/GAL (X1 Post) 
• Kimberley Magistrate Office Ref No: 23/25/NC/KIM (X1 Post) 
• Ditsobotla Magistrate Court Ref No: 25/VA15/NW (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.