Estate Controller x10 posts at Dept of Justice of LLB graduates
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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 : 18 August 2025
POST 27/159 : ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC1- EC4) (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R252 855 – R586 956 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination).
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Master of the High Court: Western Cape Ref No:51/2025/M/WC (X2 Posts)
Master of the High Court, Durban Ref No: 25/22/KZN (X4 Posts)
Master of The High Court: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/22/MP (X4 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or four year recognized legal qualification.
Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Case flow management; Trust; Estate duties; Dispute resolution; Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving; Customer focus; Attention to detail; Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer Deceased Estates, Insolvent Estates, Curatorship; Trust 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.
ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Mr S Dyusha Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Kwazulu-Natal: Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No (031) 372 3000
Mpumalanga: Ms NC Maseko Tel No: 083 284 9056
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 https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu. For Attention: Ms P
Paraffin
KwaZulu-Natal: Quoting the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or drop-off on the above address OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant reference number
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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