DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
POST 22/149 : ESTATE CONTROLLER EC1:(6 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 915 per annum (Salary will be determined in accordance with experience
as per OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign
a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Master of The High Court, Durban Ref No: 23/75/KZN (3)
Master of The High Court: Johannesburg Ref No: 2023/80/GP (3)
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or recognized four years legal qualification. 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 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.
ENQUIRIES : Kwazulu-Natal: Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No (031) 372 3000
Gauteng: Ms. RR Moabelo Tel No (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS : Kwazulu-Natal: Quoting the relevant reference number and direct your
application to the Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or
physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton
Lembede Street, Durban 4001
GAUTENG: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Private Bag X6, JOHANNESBURG, 2000 or 7th Floor
Schreiner Chambers, Corner Pritchard and Kruis Street, JOHANNESBURG.
POST 22/140 : PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER (3 POSTS)
SALARY : R359 517 – R420 402 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate: East London: Ref No: 72/23EC
Magistrate: Grahamstown: Ref No: 73/23EC
Magistrate: Mountfrere: Ref No: 74/23EC
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; Proficiency in two or more indigenous
languages; Valid driver’s license; Skills and Competencies: Communications
skills; Computer literacy; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time
management; Computer literacy, Analytical thinking; Problem solving;
Planning and organising; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure; Art of
interpreting.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage and supervise Interpreters; Render
interpreting services; Translate legal document and exhibits; Develop
terminology; Assist with the reconstruction of Court Records; Provide effective
people management; Procure foreign language interpreters and casuals.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Jilana Tel No (043) 702 7000 / 7010
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
POST 22/141 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER: (4 POSTS)
SALARY : R294 321 – R343 815 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Vereeniging Ref No: 2023/78/GP (1 Post) (This is re-advertisement:
applicants who previously applied need not re-apply as their applications will
still be considered)
Magistrate Oberholzer Ref No: 2023/81/GP (1 Post)
Magistrate Whittlesea Ref No: 74/23EC (1 Post)
Magistrate Mthatha Ref No: 75/23EC (1 Post) (This is re-advertisement:
applicants who previously applied need not re-apply as their applications will
still be considered)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other
relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 5 and minimum of three years practical
experience in court interpreting OR Grade 12 with ten (10) year’s practical
experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English; Proficiency in two or
more indigenous languages; Whittlesea and Mthatha (preference will be given
to languages used in area and sign language); (Applicants will be subjected to
a language test – speak, read and written) Language requirements:
Vereeniging: English, Xitsonga, Tshivenda and Sesotho/ Sepedi. Language
requirements: Oberholzer: English, IsiZulu/ IsiXhosa, Sesotho/ Tswana/
Sepedi and Xitsonga. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills;
Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management skills; Computer
literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organising;
Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render interpreting services; Translate legal
document and exhibits; Develop technology; Assist with the reconstruction of
court records; Perform specific line and administrative support functions;
Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Ms P Raadt Tel No (011) 332 9000 and Ms T Maphoto Tel No (011)
332 9000
East London: Mr A Jilana Tel No (043) 702 7000 / 7010
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical
address: 7th floor; Provincial Head Gauteng; Department of Justice and
Constitutional Development; Schreiner Chambers; Cnr. Pritchard and Kruis
Street; Johannesburg.
East London: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
POST 22/142 : MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR REF NO: 23/73/KZN
SALARY : R294 321 – R343 815 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Court, Nqutu
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; relevant administrative
experience and in family law matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act
99 of 1998); A valid driver’s license. Skills And Competencies: Computer
literacy (MS Office); Numeracy skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal
and written); Ability to work with the public in a professional and empathetic
manner; Explain legal terminology and processes in simple language; Time
management; Facilitation skills; Innovation and ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Serve maintenance summons, subpoenas, warrants
and garnishee orders for UMzinyathi District in terms of the Maintenance Act;
Locate whereabouts of persons; Give testimony in Court under oath; Render
administrative support to the Office.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number and direct your application to: the
Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or physical address:
Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street,
Durban 4001
POST 22/143 : ASSISTANT MASTER, MR3- MR5 REF NO: 23/74/KZN
SALARY : R293 847 – R562 776 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: Durban
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or four years recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years
appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the
Administration of Estates Act, Compliance Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency
Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and
other relevant legislation; Experience in the functional field and services
provided by Master’s of the High Court. Skills and Competencies: Estate
duties; Case flow management; Trust; Administration of estates; Legal
research and drafting; Planning and organizing; Computer literacy; Dispute
resolution; Time management; Communication skills; Ability to work under
pressure and independently in a highly pressurized environment.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage the administration of Deceased Estates,
Insolvent Estates, Trust and Curatorship; Provide strategic direction to the
office; Monitor the implementation of departmental policy, procedures and
legislations; Manage the operations regarding the Guardian’s Funds and
resources in the office.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Quote the relevant reference number and direct your application to: the
Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or physical address:
Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street,
Durban 4001
POST 22/144 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR3-MR5) REF NO: 23/73/LD (2 POSTS)
SALARY : R293 847 – R1 005 801 (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 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years
appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of South African
Legal system, and legal practices with specific reference to civil litigation;
Knowledge of criminal procedures and practice; Experience in providing legal
support in civil matters for and against the Department; Knowledge and
experience in office administration; A valid driver’s license. Skills and
Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow
management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills;
Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written and verbal).
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Perform legal administrative duties of civil litigation
matters in the Constitutional Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, High Courts,
Equality Courts and Magistrate’s Courts; Advise the Minister, Deputy Minister
and Director-General on all litigation matters affecting the Department;
Represent the Department, its functionaries during consultations and liaise with
and instruct the State Attorney with regard to civil matters; Draft legal papers
and provide legal opinions; Review and vet Contracts as well as Service Level
Agreements; Manage and deal with Departmental losses, transport claims,
debt recovery on behalf of the Department; Handle ad hoc tasks in line with
instructions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Mokoena Tel No (012) 744 2026
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.
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 22/145 : MAINTENANCE OFFICER: (MR3 – MR5): REF NO: 23/VA44/NW
SALARY : R293 847 – R1 005 801 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Brits Magistrate Court
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or recognised 4 year legal qualification; At least 2 years
appropriate post qualification legal experience; Extensive knowledge of the
maintenance system and family law matters. Knowledge of Maintenance Act
(Act 99 of 1998); Understanding of all services and procedure in the area of
Maintenance and other relevant areas; Proficiency in the following languages
(Setswana, Afrikaans and English); A valid driver’s licence. Skills and
Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy
(MS Office); Numeracy skills; Facilitation and mediation skills; Litigation skills;
Legal terminology and process in simple language skills; Good interpersonal
relations; Innovative and work under pressurized environment.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage 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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. L. Shoai Tel No (018) 397 7088
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at 22
Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng.
POST 22/146 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: (MR1 – MR5): REF NO: 23/49/FS
(Re- advertisement)
SALARY : R228 915 – R1 005 801 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Regional Office, Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of the South
African legal system, legal practice and related spheres with specific reference
to family law and related litigation; Knowledge of criminal procedure and
practice, court rules (Constitutional, Supreme Court of Appeal, High Court,
Labour Court, Equality and Magistrate Courts); Knowledge of the Public
Finance Management Act; Knowledge of the Sexual Offences and Related
Matters Act; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer
literacy (MS Office); Legal Research; Planning and decision-making skills;
Strategic capability and leadership skills; Good interpersonal skills; Dispute
resolution; Time management and ability to prioritize; Report writing and
problem resolving; Project management; Communication skills (Verbal and
written); Willing to work overtime when required.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Draft legal documents and give legal advice to the
Department and other organs of the State; Provide support services to the
courts regarding quasi-judicial functions; Respond to petitions, representations
and complaints from civil society and other government departments; Liaise
with other departments, Director of Public Prosecution and communities on
programmes around crime prevention; Prepare memoranda for the
appointment of Commissioners of Oath and Appraisers; Determine Legal
Liability, recover loss and damage to State property and oversee the smooth
functioning of dedicated courts in the region; Facilitate implementation of
relevant legislation including the Victims Charter and the Restorative Justice
National policy Framework; Initiate, plan, implement and conduct community
awareness campaigns on legislations administered by the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director:
HR, Private Bag X 20578; Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 53 Colonial
Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein 9300.
POST 22/147 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (LITIGATION AND LOSS CONTROL) (MR1-MR5): REF NO: 67/2023/WC
SALARY : R228 915 – R1 005 801 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Cape Town (Directorate: Legal Administration)
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or 4 year recognised 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, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State
Act; Prescription Act, Treasury Regulations, Financial Instructions and the
State Liability Act; Knowledge and experience in Office Administration,
Knowledge of Domestic Violence Amendment Act, Criminal Law and Related
Amendment Act, Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Amendment)
Amendment Act, Maintenance Act, Child Justice; A valid driver’s license. Skills
and Competencies: Legal Research and drafting skills; Communication
(written and verbal); Presentation skills; Good planning and decision-making
skills; Interpersonal and language skills; Analytical thinking; Project
management; Computer literacy; Report writing and analytical skills, Computer
literacy, Strategic capability and leadership skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Process civil litigation matters instituted against and
by the Department Claims and contract vetting; Process losses in respect of
State money and property (including fruitless and wasteful and transport
matters);.Provide civil litigation advice service in respect of civil claims;
Conduct legal vetting of Service Level Agreements; Manage, process and
conduct determination of liability in respect of losses (Money and Property)
recovery of departmental debt; Manage and ensure effective dealing with all
out-of-service debt matters (Recovery and Write Off); Manage and attend to all
aspects pertaining to State vehicles / rented vehicles (Recovery and Write Off).
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A Singh Tel No (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X 9171, CAPE
TOWN, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose
House, CAPE TOWN.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. L Keyster
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process.
POST 22/148 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (VULNERABLE GROUPS) (MR1-MR5): REF NO: 06/2023/WC
(Directorate: Legal Administration)
SALARY : R228 915 – R1 005 801 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or 4 year recognised legal qualification; A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting skills; Communication
(written and verbal); Presentation skills; Good planning and decision-making
skills; Interpersonal and language skills; Analytical thinking; Project
management; Computer literacy; Report writing and analytical skills, Strategic
capability and leadership skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Collate monthly data for Child Justice, Domestic
Violence and Sexual offences matters at courts as per prescribed legislation
and prescripts; Analyze and assess data to ascertain service delivery
challenges and present solutions for risk mitigation; Conduct monthly court
visits to provide effective support and to ensure effective training for court
officials; Monitor and ensure that convicted sexual offenders are placed on the
National Register for sex offenders; Receive applications for clearance
certificates on the National Register for Sex Offenders and process such
applications); Monitor and ensure effective processing of diversion matters in
Child Justice and to submitting to Social Development; Provide support for
stakeholder engagement in Child Justice, Domestic Violence and Sexual
Offences.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A Singh Tel No (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X 9171, CAPE
TOWN, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose
House, CAPE TOWN.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. L Keyster
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process.
CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2023
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified in each post. 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. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants when shortlisted. 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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