[LLB Posts x24] Ass. Master, Ass. State Attorney, Attorney, Court Manager at Dept of Justice for semiskilled LLB graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 2
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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 27/157 : ASSISTANT MASTER (MR3- MR5) (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The unsuccessful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Master of The High Court: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/23/MP
Master of The High Court: Middleburg Ref No: 2025/24/MP
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or four (4) year 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; Dispute Resolution; Time
management; Communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and
independently in a highly pressurized environment, Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage the administration of guardian’s funds and
operation; Manage the administration of deceased estate; Manage the
administration of insolvent estate; Manage administration of trust and
curatorship’s; Administer service points operations; Provide effective people
management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NC Maseko at 083 284 9056
APPLICATIONS : 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.
POST 27/158 : ASSISTANT MASTER (MR1-MR5) REF NO: 50/2025/M/WC (X3 POSTS)
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 : Master of The High Court: Western Cape
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or four years’ recognized legal qualification; 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 of the High Court. Skills and Competencies: Estate duties;
Case flow management; Trust; Legal research and drafting; Planning and
organizing; Dispute resolution; Time management; Communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure and independently in a highly pressurized
environment; Computer literacy.
DUTUEIS : Key Performance Areas: Managing 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 Fund and
resources in the office.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Dyusha Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : 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.
POST 27/150 : ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP3-LP4) (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R377 523 – R1 032 906 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Johannesburg Ref No 2025/09/GP (X2 Posts)
State Attorney: Pretoria Ref No 2025/10/GP (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years
appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; Admission as an
Attorney; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy;
Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management;
Strategic and conceptual orientation; Communication skills (written and
verbal).
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts,
Magistrate Courts, Labour Courts, Land Claims Courts and CCMA; Draft and
/or settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients; Render legal
opinions and advice; Handle all forms of arbitration, including interdepartmental arbitration and debt collection.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a current
certificate of good standing from the relevant law Society, along with a service
record. Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number
POST 27/141 : SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5 - LP6) (X7 POSTS)
SALARY : R630 630 – R1 450 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/29/GP (X3 Posts)
State Attorney: Pretoria Ref No: 2025/30/GP (X3 Posts)
State Attorney: Durban Ref No: 25/07/KZN (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 4 years appropriate
post qualification legal/litigation experience; Admittance as an Attorney; A
thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting system
and trust accounts; Knowledge of the government prescripts and
transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa;
Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s licence.
Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Communication skills (written and
verbal); Accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the
High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims,
Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, Tax and Tax tribunals;
Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements
on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries,
conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including
inter-departmental arbitration; Register trust and debt collection; Provide
effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : 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
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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.
POST 27/144 : LECTURER: CIVIL AND FAMILY LAW REF NO: 25/81/IDS
SALARY : R582 444 – R686 091 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Brigitte Mabandla Justice College
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Law/LLB; A minimum
of 3 years’ experience in lecturing / formal tutoring in Law environment in
academia; Knowledge and understanding of South African higher education
systems and regulatory framework, Teaching and Learning theory
interventions, Corporate Governance of Justice College Policy Framework and
Justice System, Research and Curriculum Development; Knowledge and
understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial
Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act,
Government initiatives and decisions; Ability to provide student support
services work with and learn more about digitalized academic platforms. Skills
and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Project and
programme management; Financial management; Knowledge management;
Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People
management and empowerment; Communication (verbal and written) skills;
Computer literacy (MS Office); Honesty and integrity.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Facilitate teaching and education for civil and family
law programmes; Facilitate and provide student support in civil and family law
programmes; Facilitate and conduct academic research and development;
Collaborate and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M P Leshilo Tel No: (012) 357 8240
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 https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
POST 27/143 : COURT MANAGER (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R582 444 – R686 091 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mashishing Magistrate Office Ref No: 2025/39/MP (X1 Post)
Nkomazi Magistrate Office Ref No: 2025/19/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office, Ixopo Ref No: 25/09/KZN (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF level 6) as
recognized by SAQA in Public Administration /Management/Law/Legal studies
or field of study or equivalent legal qualification; A minimum of 3 years’
experience in court management environment of which 2 years should be as a
supervisor or team leader; Knowledge and experience in office and district
administration; Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA);
Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Accounts; A valid
driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Computer
literacy; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and
information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and
responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Planning and
organizing; 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 an 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 improvements strategies; Manage service level agreements.
ENQUIRIES : Mpumalanga: Ms. NC Maseko: Tel No: 083 2849056
Kwazulu-Natal: Ms NF Nkosi Tel No: (031) 372 3000
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
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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.
POST 27/142 : SENIOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR6) (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Western Cape Ref No. 34/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Mpumalanga Provincial Office Ref No: 2025/40/MP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or equivalent qualification; At least 8 years appropriate post
qualification legal/ litigation experience; A valid driver’s license; Knowledge of
the South African Legal System; Supervisory/management experience will be
an added advantage; Knowledge of the South African Legal System, Legal
Practices and related spheres with specific reference in civil litigation and the
law of contract; Knowledge of criminal procedure, practices and court rules;
Knowledge of the Constitution, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain
Organs of State Act; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury
Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act;
Knowledge and experience of the judicial system and functions of the court;
Knowledge and experience in office administration. Skills and Competencies:
Legal Research; Legal drafting; Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology;
Budgeting and financial management; Communication and Information
management; Computer literacy; Continuous improvement; Citizen Focus and
Responsiveness; Diversity management; Impact and Influence; Managing
Interpersonal Conflict; Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision
making; Teamwork.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Facilitate and conduct outreach training, and
awareness on various pieces of legislations, constitutional imperatives, and
legal policy frameworks; Manage and administer the establishment of
specialised courts and matters pertaining to vulnerable persons; Manage and
coordinate corporate legal support and loss control in the province; Manage
and coordinate quasi-judicial and statutory appointment matters; Manage
human, finance, and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Mpumalanga: Mr R DS Nkosi at 083 299 4906
APPLICATIONS : 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
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number
POST 27/139 : FAMILY ADVOCATE LP7-LP8 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R932 904 – R1 539 321 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidates will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Family Advocate: KwaMhlanga Ref No: 2025/31/MP
Family Advocate: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/32/MP
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or recognized 4-year legal qualification; At least 5 years
appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admittance as an Advocate;
A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills
(verbal and written); Litigation and Advocacy skills; Legal research and drafting;
Dispute resolution; Case flow management and Mediation.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Perform all functions and duties of the Family
Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation; Endorse settlement
agreements or commenting thereon; Institute and conduct enquires to
ascertain the best interest of the minor child by means of ADR procedures and
evaluation; Deal with Hague matters and all relevant circuit courts within the
province.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NC Maseko at 083 284 9056
APPLICATIONS 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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