Clerks x10, Secretary x3 posts at Dept of Justice for unemployed graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 19
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post.
CLOSING DATE : 01 September 2025
POST 29/20 : LEGAL SECRETARY (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 106/25EC (X1 Post)
Office of the State Attorney: Cape Town Ref No: 54/2025/SA/WC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate or relevant
training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work
satisfactorily). Knowledge of the relevant policies and prescripts Skills and
Competencies: Computer literacy; Communication skills (verbal and written);
Planning and organizing skills; Interpersonal skills; Attention to detail; Integrity
and loyalty; Good telephone etiquette; Sound organizing skills; High level of
reliability. Attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide secretarial and administrative support;
Render administrative support for meetings, functions and conferences;
Provide general clerical office administration; Prepare documents for account
payment processing.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mr Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7129
Western Cape: Mr M Koopman Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Western Cape: Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private
Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor
Norton Rose House, Cape Town or to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.
POST 29/21 : SECRETARY: SUB-CLUSTER HEAD REF NO: 64/25/LMP
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Polokwane
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). Skills and Competencies: Planning and organizing; Computer
literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet); Good
communication (verbal and written) skills; Presentation skills; Problem solving;
Good interpersonal relations; Proper usage of presentation equipment; Ability
to correctly interpret relevant documentation; Numeracy; Intermediate typing
skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provides a Secretarial/receptionist support services
to the manager; Provides clerical support service to the manager; Provides
support to manager regarding meetings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MC Rapetsoa Tel No: (015) 294 6000
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Polokwane Private Bag X9320,
Polokwane, 0700 or Physical address: Reception area Magistrate Polokwane,
Reception area or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
POST 29/22 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Family Advocate: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/25/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Emgwenya Office: Ref No: 2025/07/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Krugersdorp Ref No: 2025/69/GP (X1 Post)
Master of The High Court: Bisho Ref No: 96/25EC (X1 Post)
Family Advocate: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 97/25EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 98/25EC (X1 Post)
Master of The High Court: Thohoyandou Ref No: 36/25/LMP (X4 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
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. Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication (written and verbal skills}; Computer Literacy (MS
Office); Administrative and organization skill; Ability to work under pressure;
Customer service; Document management and filing; Numerical skills.
ENQUIRIES : Mpumalanga: Mr TV Mavundla at 078 802 0741 or Mr LT Mndebele at 078 802
0880
Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Eastern Cape: Mr Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7129
Limpopo: Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr MI Modiba Tel No: (015)
287 2034
APPLICATIONS : Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank centre
,4th floor building, Nelspruit 1200 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical
address: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor
Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street; Johannesburg or
Eastern Cape Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional
Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane 0700 or Physical address:
Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.
POST 29/23 : TELECOM OPERATOR REF NO: 79/25EC
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Motherwel
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Communication
(written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Good interpersonal skills;
Good public relations skills; Ability to work under pressure; 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
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