Vacancies at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Financial Management/Financial Accounting/ Internal Audit; Nyukela certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate of entry into Senior Management Service from the (NSG) National School of Government);
• 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in financial management environment; Knowledge of budget management and financial management principles; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Manage the development of budget; Manage the expenditure patterns;
• Manage and provide asset management services; Manage and provide supply chain services;
• Manage and provide Third Party Funds (TPF) services; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF 6) 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. 

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 and 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. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 6 qualification in Operations/Production management/ Management Services/ Industrial Phycology/Engineering as recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in an Organisational design environment at a functional level; Knowledge of Organisational Design,
• Job Evaluation policies; Knowledge and understanding of Business Process Re-engineering (BPR); Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Government financial process and systems.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and review organizational structures and align with the post establishment; Conduct business process re-engineering, norms and standards procedures;
• Develop and review job descriptions/profiles; Implement Job Evaluation (JE) systems and processes;
• Coordinate and facilitate the alignment and maintenance of functional post establishment; Manage human, finance and other resources. 

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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 two years supervisory experience; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; Valid driver’s license. Language requirements: siSwati; Xitsonga. 

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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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: Cradock Ref No: 28/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Keiskammahoek Ref No: 29/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Uitenhage Ref No: 30/26EC (X1 Post)  

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 with 10 years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter or a grade 12 certificate with a National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF level 5 plus 3 years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter;
• Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign language); (Applicants will be subjected to a language test – speak, read and written); Driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Render interpreting services; Translate legal document and exhibits;
• Assist with the reconstruction of Court Records;
• Perform specific line and administrative support functions;
• Provide effective people management; Develop Terminology. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification;
• Knowledge of the maintenance system; Maintenance Act and family law matters; Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of Maintenance.
• Languages requirements: Gauteng English; SePedi/Northern Sotho; Southern Sotho; Tswana and IsiZulu.

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform the powers; 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; 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.
• Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the State Liability Act.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates, Curatorships, 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 functions of the office. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 / Abet level 4 qualification; A valid drivers’ licence. 

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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CENTRE :

• Magistrate Office: Queenstown Ref No: 14/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Adelaide Ref No: 15/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office; Aliwal North Ref No: 16/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Elliotdale Ref No: 17/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Uitenhage Ref No: 18/26EC (X2 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Centane Ref No: 19/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: New Brighton Ref No: 20/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Umtata Ref No: 21/26EC (X3 Posts) 
• Magistrate Office: Maclear Ref No: 22/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort Ref No: 23/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office Ermelo Ref No: 2025/57/MP (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• NQF level 4 / Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages;
• Language Requirements: Eastern Cape: preference will be given to languages used in area (Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho) as well as sign language. Ermelo: IsiXhosa; IsiZulu; A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.

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: Sterkspruit Ref No: 1/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Queenstown Ref No: 2/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Kirkwood Ref No: 3/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Keiskammahoek Ref No: 4/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Flagstaf Ref No: 5/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Cofimvaba Ref No: 6/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Qumbu Ref No: 7/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Nerina House Ref No: 8/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Libode Ref No: 9/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Master of The High Court: Grahamstown Ref No: 10/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Provincial Office: East London Ref No: 11/26EC (X1 Post) 
• Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort Ref No: 12/26EC (X1 Post) 
• State Attorney Kimberley Ref No: 39/25/NC/SA-KIM (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. 

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.