Justice and Constitutional Directorate Vacancies

ANNEXURE I

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 : 17 April 2026
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to

https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively 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. 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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Administrative Officer with Ref No:

26/17/KZN advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 10 of 2026 dated
20 March 2026 with the closing date of 10April 2026, has been withdrawn. We
apologize for any inconvenience caused.

OTHER POSTS

POST 11/64 : OFFICE MANAGER (X2 POSTS)

(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged
to re-apply)

SALARY : R582 444 – R686 091 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Port Elizabeth, Ref No: 60/26EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Mthatha, Ref No: 61/26EC (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : A 3 years National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/ Human
Resources Management/ Administration or Business Administration at NQF-
Level 6; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration environment;
Knowledge of HR matters and its policies, framework; Procurement directives
and procedures, Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution and the
legislative framework governing the Public Service. Skills and Competencies:

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Applied Strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial
management; Communication and information Management; Continuous
Improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Developing others; Impact
and influence; Problem solving and analysis; Planning and Organising;
Decision Making; Project Management; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage procurement and finance of goods and
services; Manage documents for registry support services; Undertake policy or
line function tasks as required; Co-ordinate external strategic alliances
between the office and other stake holders; Manage general support and
resources services; Manage human, finance and other resources services.
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 or
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or hand deliver at the Provincial
Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex,
East London.
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number

POST 11/65 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERPRETING SERVICES: SESOTHO REF NO:

26/16/CA
(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged
to re-apply)

SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Legal
Interpreting/Language Practice; A minimum of 3 years’ experience of
administration in language practice/interpreting at functional level; Knowledge
and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service,
Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, prescripts, Public
Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental
Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge and

understanding of office administration; interpretation and application of
policies, prescripts and procedures; Knowledge of constitutional law cases,
criminal civil law; Knowledge and understanding of family cases, Interpretation
of statutes. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applied
technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and
information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and
responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Impact and

influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning
and organizing; Decision making; Project management; Team leadership;
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Coordinate the rendering of interpreting services in
the Department; Coordinate training on court interpreting services; Facilitate
the implementation of policies and frameworks related to foreign and local
languages; Manage human, finance and other resources.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Modibane Tel No: (012) 315 1668
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Human Resources: 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 Street, Pretoria OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 11/66 : COURT INTERMEDIARY (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R397 116 – R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Morebeng Ref No: 02/26/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office Thohoyandou Ref No: 03/26/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office Tzaneen Ref No: 04/26/LMP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Athree year Bachelor Degree/ National Diploma/ academic qualification in one
of the following fields; Teaching, Social Work/ Family Counselling, Child Care
and youth development, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Clinical counselling,
Educational Psychologist; Applicants must be duly registered with the relevant
professional/ scientific organization/body in their field of specialization;
Minimum of three years working experience in the applicable field; Experience

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in working with different types of disabilities, exposure to court procedure, court
etiquette, legal terms and terminology and functions of courts will be added
advantages; Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory framework
(Constitution of RSA, 1996; Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977),
particularly sections 153, 158 and 170A of the Act; Criminal Law (Sexual

Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007);
Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005); Domestic Violence Act (Act No 116
of 1998). A valid driver’s license. Proficiency in English and one or more
indigenous languages spoken in the area. Knowledge of any foreign languages
will be an added an advantage. Skills and Competencies: Communication and
empathetic listening skills (with children, persons with mental disabilities and
other traumatized witnesses), Trauma and basic counselling skills;

Interpersonal skills; Customer focus and responsiveness; Administrative skills;
Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel); Problem solving
and decision-making skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide intermediary services to children, persons
with mental disabilities and other traumatized witnesses; Provide specialized
child language and disability services; Maintain intermediary room by ensuring
that the equipment of the private testifying room is always in good order;

Provide support services to witnesses and make appropriate referrals, where
necessary; Render administration support services in court; Assist children to
testify with the aid of anatomically detailed dolls.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M.P Mongalo Tel No: (015) 287 2037 or: Ms M.F. Mathosa Tel No: (015)
287 2035.
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional

Development, Private Bag X 9526, Polokwane 0700 OR Physical address:
Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number

POST 11/67 : MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Morebeng, Ref No: 06/26/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Musina, Ref No: 07/26/LMP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant administrative
experience and in family law matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act
of 99 of 1989); Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good

communication skills (verbal and written); Planning and organizing; Good
interpersonal relations; Time management; 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 : Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr MI Modiba Tel No: (015) 287 2034

APPLICATIONS : 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 https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 11/68 : CHIEF ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 08/26/LMP

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Musina
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Three (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: Communication (written
and verbal) skills; Computer Literacy (MS Office); Planning and Organizing
skill; Ability to work under pressure; Problem solving skills; Customer service;
Document management and filing; Numerical skills.

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DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Supervise and render clerical support services;
Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical 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. M.F Mathosa Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr M.I Modiba (015) 287 2034
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional
Development, Private Bag X 9526, Polokwane 0700 OR Physical address:
Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 11/69 : STATE ACCOUNTANT REF NO: 09/26/LMP

SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Polokwane (Capricorn District)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent; An NQF level 6 in Financial Accounting/ Financial
Management/Economics / Public Finance/ Internal Audit, B com in Finance

recognized by SAQA; 3 years’ experience in Financial Management
environment. Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, and Budget
Management; Knowledge of Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Preferential
Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Public Audit Act; Knowledge of
Payroll administration; Budget management and costing. Skills and
Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); Good communication

(written and verbal) skills; Ability to work under pressure; Administrative and
organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to
details.
DUTIES : Key PerformanceAreas: Monitor the Cash Flow Management for the province;
Provide financial administration in the province; Monitor the monthly Third-
Party Funds (TPF) Bank Reconciliation in the province; Implement and Monitor
compliance; Facilitate audit process within the province.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M.F. Mathosa Tel No: (015) 287 2035 OR Mr P.M. Mongwe Tel No: (015)
287 2034
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Regional Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional
Development, Private Bag x9526, Polokwane 0700 or Physical address:
Reception area, Limpopo Regional Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0700 or
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 11/70 : MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR1 - MR5) REF NO: 05/26/LMP

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 : Magistrate Office: Groblersdal

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of
the maintenance system, Maintenance Act and family law matters;
Understanding of all services and procedure in the area of Maintenance. Skills
and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication skills
(verbal and written); Numeracy Skills; Interpersonal relations; Problem solving
skills; Report writing and time management skills; Accuracy and attention to
detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Perform the powers, 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; Implementation of Bench
orders; Provide reports and compile statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M.R Phalane Tel No: (015) 287 2036 or Mr. P.M Mongwe Tel No: (015) 287
2034

APPLICATIONS : 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 https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

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POST 11/71 : REGISTRAR (MR 1 – MR 4) REF NO: 10/26/LMP

SALARY : R252 855 – R444 075 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Polokwane (Regional Court)
REQUIREMENTS : LLB or four year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of the SouthAfrican
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 ProceedingsAgainst Certain Organs of StateAct, the PrescriptionAct,
the StateAttorneyAct, Public Finance ManagementAct, Treasury Regulations,
Departmental Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act. Skills and

Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow
management; Numeracy skills; Office management, planning and organization
skills; Communication (written & verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Ability
to interpret acts and regulations.
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