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Estate Controller x7, Family Assistant x2 posts at Dept of Justice for semiskilled candidates (LLB, Legal

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 : 08 September 2025


POST 30/36 : FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to

sign a performance agreement)

CENTRE : Office of the Family Advocate, Cape Town Ref No: 46/2025/FA/WC (X1 Post)

Office of the Family Advocate: Mitchells Plain Ref No: 47/2025/FA/WC (X1

Post)

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). Skills

and Competences: Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer

literacy (MS Office); Mediation skills; Attention to detail; Conduct legal

research; Good interpersonal relations.

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.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A Knowles Tel No: (021) 462 5471

APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Regional Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape

Town, 8000 or physical address: 08 Riebeeck Street, Norton Rose House, 5th

Floor, Cape Town or visit: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Paraffin

NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant

reference number.



POST 30/37 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LANGUAGE POLICY (MR1 - MR5)

REF NO: 25/85/CA

SALARY : R252 855 – R1 111 323 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD

determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a

performance agreement.

CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or a four year equivalent legal qualification; Knowledge of the

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, the Prescription Act, the State Attorney Act, the Public Finance

Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Departmental of Justice and

Constitutional Development Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act.

Skills and Competencies: Legal research; Legal drafting; Developing others;

Planning and organizing skills; Communication skills; Integrity and resilience;

Computer literacy; Dispute resolution.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Implementation of National Policy Framework and

regulations on Language Policy; Conduct research on language policy, collate,

and analyse information and report on findings; Implement initiatives and

programmes on Language Policy; Provide effective people management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Modibane Tel No: (012) 315 1668

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal

Address: The Human Resource: Department of Justice and Constitutional

Development; Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 Or Physical Address:

Application Box, First Floor, Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329

Pretorius Building, Pretoria, 0001 or visit:



POST 30/38 : ESTATE CONTROLLER, EC1-EC4 (X7 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, Bisho Ref No: 94/25EC (X1 Post)

Master of The High Court, Mthatha Ref No: 95/25EC (X2 Posts)

Master of The High Court, Kimberley Ref No: 28/25/NC/MA-KIM (X2 Posts)

Master of The High Court: Thohoyandou Ref No: 26/25/LMP (X2 Posts)

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, the State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the

Treasury Regulations and the State Liability Act. Skills and Competencies:

Legal research and drafting; Case flow management; Estate duties; Trust;

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 : Eastern Cape: Mr Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7129

Northern Cape: Mr Y. Ajimudin Tel No: (053) 802 1300

Limpopo: Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr MI Modiba Tel No: (015)

287 2034

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

Northern Cape Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application

to: Postal address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional

Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. or hand delivers at the

New Public Buildings, (Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th

floor, Kimberley, 8301. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are

encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current postal service

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 or

NOTE : Separate applicatio


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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