Justice and Constitutional Development Vacancies

ANNEXURE H

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.

CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026
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. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are
encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current post office
challenges. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other

must be an integrity (ethical conduct) 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.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 10/274 : DIRECTOR: FAMILY ADVOCATE REF NO: 26/14/KZN

SALARY : R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package).
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of The Family Advocate– Durban
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) LLB or equivalent four-year Legal
Qualification as recognized by SAQA Law Degree; A minimum of 5 years’

experience at middle/senior management level; Nyukela certificate is required
for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for Entry into the Senior
Management Service from the School of Government) (NSG); Admitted as an
Advocate; 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 ProceedingsAgainst Certain
Organs of State Act, Prescription Act, the State Attorney, Public Finance

Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Department Financial Instructions
and the State Liability Act; Knowledge and experience in office administration;
Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates
protection of children; Knowledge of the Foundations of South African law,
SouthAfrican private law, co-Institutional law, criminal law, intellectual property,
evidence and African Customary Law. Muslim Personal Law, Private

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International Law; Children’s Act, The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects
of International Child Abduction, 1996 (Act 72 of 1996), Maintenance Act,
reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act. Skills and
Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Project and programme
management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge

management; Continuous improvement; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI);
Problem solving and analysis; Diversity management; Communication;
Honesty and integrity; Project management; Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage and coordinate the provisioning of family
advocate services; Manage and monitor the implementation of the Hague
Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction; Manage the
implementation of policies, legislative frameworks and prescripts; Manage and

monitor the provision of Forensic Social Work services; Manage human,
financial and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J.N. Mdaka Tel No: (031) 3723000
APPLICATIONS : 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

OTHER POSTS

POST 10/275 : COURT MANAGER (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R582 444 – R686 091 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Ingwavuma Ref No: 26/15/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Msinga Ref No: 26/16/KZN (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate National Diploma (NQF 6 level) /Degree qualification 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; Budget
and financial management; Communication and information management;
Diversity management; Impact and influence; Planning and organizing;
Problem solving; Computer literacy; 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 : Ms M.P Khoza Tel No: (031) 3723000
APPLICATIONS : 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
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

POST 10/276 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 26/17/KZN

SALARY : R397 116 – R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Greytown
REQUIREMENTS : A three (3) year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration /

Public Management or equivalent; 3 years administration experience;
Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and
Risk Management; Knowledge of Public Finance ManagementAct, Knowledge
of Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account); Departmental Financial
Instructions (DFI), BAS and Justice Yellow Pages. Skills and Competencies:
People management; Computer literacy (Microsoft packages); Good

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communication skills (written and verbal); Organizing and problem-solving
skills; Sound leadership and management skills; Good interpersonal relations.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate and manage the financial and human
resources of the office; Co-ordinate and manage risk and security in the court;
Manage the strategic and business planning process; Manage the Criminal and

Civil Court Administration Section and other sections related to Family Court
and Supply Chain; Manage Third Party Funds and VoteAccounts for the office;
Co-ordinate, manage and administer support services to Case Flow
Management and other court users.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No: (031) 3723000
APPLICATIONS : 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

POST 10/277 : ASSISTANT STATEATTORNEY(LP3-LP4) REF NO: 26/18/KZN (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R377 523 – R659 436 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a

performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney, Durban
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At
least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; 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’s Court, Labour Courts, Land Claims Court 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 inter-
departmental arbitration and debt collection. Provide effective people
management
ENQUIRIES : Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000

APPLICATIONS : 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

POST 10/278 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 26/VA04/NW (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Court: Taung
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification
in the field of languages OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical experience in
court interpreting. A minimum of three years practical experience in court
interpreting; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s

license; NB: Applicants will be subjected to a language test. Language
Proficiency: Setswana, English, Afrikaans and Sesotho, IsiZulu or IsiXhosa will
serve as added advantage, Ability to interpret in sign language and or foreign
language will also serve as added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (Ms Word and
Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations;
Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving; Analytical

thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render interpreting services; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with reconstruction of
Court Records; Perform specific line and administrative support functions;
Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
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, 2745 OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

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POST 10/279 : CHIEF ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 26/19/KZN

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Family Advocate Office: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; 3 years’ experience in
Administration; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the
Public Service; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), Public Service Act and
other relevant legislation. Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication
(written and verbal skills), Computer literacy (MS Office), Mediation skills,
Attention to detail, Conduct legal research, Good interpersonal relations.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas; Supervise and render general clerical support
services; Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical support services within
the component; Supervise and provide personnel administration clerical
support services within the component; Supervise and provide financial
administration support services in the component; Provide effective people
management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V.T Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000

APPLICATIONS : 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

POST 10/280 : OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTIONER REF NO:
26/VA06/NW

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Office - NW
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Safety Management/
Environmental Management/Occupational Health and Safety; Registration with
the relevant professional bodies for Occupational Health and Safety

Practitioner/Occupational Health Hygienist/South African Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH)/South African Institute for
Occupational Hygienist (SAIOH)/ South African Nursing Council for
Occupational Health Practitioners;Aminimum of 2 years’functional experience
in Safety, Health Environment, Risk and Quality management environment;
Knowledge on Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the
Public Service; Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA),

Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA),
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), National
Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Safety at Sports and Recreational
Events Act (SASREA), Disaster Management Act, DPSA Strategic Framework
on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW); Knowledge and understanding of
the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory
framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations,

Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, the Public Finance
Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions, etc; Knowledge of
Departmental policies, SHER management standards and guidelines and data
analysis; Ability to integrate with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)
team of specialists. Skills and Competencies: Concern of others; Creative
thinking; Citizen Service Orientation; Decision making; Diversity citizenship;
Computer literacy (MS Word); Communication (verbal and written) skills;

Budgeting and financial management; Problem solving and decision making;
Communication and information management; Team membership.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer and implement SHER strategy and plan;
Administer and implement risk management assessment and control;
Administer and implement health and safety services; Administer and
implement environmental management services; Manage human, finance and
other resources.

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, Mafikeng, 2745 OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

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POST 10/281 : MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR REF NO: 26/20/KZN

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant administrative
experience in Family Law matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act 99
of 1998. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Numeracy
skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to work with the public
in a professional and empathetic manner; Time management; Facilitation skills;
Innovation and ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Serve Maintenance Summons, subpoenas, warrants

and garnishee orders for 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 V Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 3723000
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number and courier your application to:
Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton
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