Court Manager x7 at Dept of Labour for skilled graduates ( Public Administration/ Management, Law, Legal studies)
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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 : 17 November 2025
POST 40/31 : COURT MANAGER (X7 POSTS)
SALARY : R582 444 – R686 091 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Aliwal North Ref No: 111/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Idutywa Ref No: 112/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: New Brighton Ref No: 113/25EC; (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Sterkspruit Ref No: 114/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Clanwilliam Ref No:66/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Khayelitsha Ref No: 67/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Knysna Ref No: 68/2025/WC (X1 Post)
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. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Computer
literacy; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and
information management; Communication and information management;
Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Planning and
organising; Developing others; Diversity management; Problem solving;
Project management.
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 customer
service improvement strategies; Manage service level agreements.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010
Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : 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
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private
Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th
Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town Or visit:
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Paraffin
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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