DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 23 September 2024
POST 32/46 : MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR1-MR5) (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R239 673 – R1 053 387 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Kroonstad Ref No: 24/08/FS
Magistrate Court: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 24/03/KZN
Magistrate Court: Ubombo Ref No: 24/04/KZN
Magistrate Court: Praktiseer Ref No: 01/24/LMP
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; A valid driver’s license. 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; Appear in the Maintenance Court and conduct proceedings in terms of the Maintenance Act; Implement Bench orders; Compile statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Free State: Ms NM Dywili at 073 775 0709
Kwazulu-Natal: Mr J.N. Mdaka Tel No: (031) 372 3000
Limpopo: Ms MF Mathosa Tel No: (015) 287 2035
APPLICATIONS : Free State: Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Physical Address 108 Cnr St Andrew and West Burger Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 OR email to DOJ24-08-FS@justice.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal: Quote the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or email to DOJ24-03-KZN@justice.gov.za and/or email to DOJ24-04-KZN@justice.gov.za
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 email to DOJ24-01-LIM@justice.gov.za
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.
POST 32/37 : ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP3-LP4) (X11 POSTS)
SALARY : R357 843 – R979 059 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Nelspruit Ref No: 2024/02/MP
State Attorney: Mafikeng Ref No: 24/VA01/NW
State Attorney: Mthatha Ref No: 61/24EC
State Attorney: Gqeberha Ref No: 60/24EC
State Attorney, Durban Ref No: 24/01/KZN
State Attorney, Cape Town Ref No: 02/2024/SA/WC
State Attorney: Johannesburg Ref No: 2024/02/GP (X2 Posts)
State Attorney: Pretoria Ref No: 2024/03/GP
State Attorney: Thohoyandou Ref No: 04/24/LMP
State Attorney: Polokwane Ref No: 03/24/LMP
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; Right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; A valid driver’s licence. 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 interdepartmental arbitration and debt collection.
ENQUIRIES : Mpumalanga: Ms NC Maseko at 083 284 9056
North West: Ms L. Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
Eastern Cape: Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000/ 7010
Kwazulu-Natal: Mr J.N. Mdaka Tel No: (031) 372 3000
Cape Town: Mr N Linder Tel No: (021) 441 9200
Gauteng: Ms R Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Limpopo: Ms MP Mongalo/ Ms MR Phalane Tel No: (015) 287 2037/ (015) 287 2036
APPLICATIONS : Mpumalanga: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11260, Nelspruit, 1200 or hand deliver to Physical Address: 52 Acacia Crescent, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200 or email to DOJ24-02-MP@justice.gov.za
North West: The Provincial Head: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho 2735 or hand deliver it at Application Box, 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng or email to DOJ24-01-NW@justice.gov.za
Eastern Cape: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or email to DOJ24-61-EC@justice.gov.za and/ or DOJ24-60-EC@justice.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal: Quote the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or email to DOJ24-01-KZN@justice.gov.za
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or hand deliver at 8 Riebeeck Street,
5TH Floor, Norton Rose House or email to DOJ24-02-WC@justice.gov.za
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 email to DOJ24-02-GP@justice.gov.za and/ or email to DOJ24-03-GP@justice.gov.za
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 email to DOJ24-04-LMP@justice.gov.za and/ or email to DOJ24-03-LMP@justice.gov.za
NOTE : A current certificate of good standing from the relevant law Society must accompany the application. Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.
POST 32/39 : FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R308 154 – R362 994 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Office of the Family Advocate: Vosman Ref No: 2024/03/MP
Family Advocate, Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 24/08/KZN
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). A valid driver’s license and willing to travel extensively within the province. Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal skills), 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 form completion 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 : Mpumalanga: Ms NC Maseko at 083 284 9056
KwaZulu-Natal: Mr J.N. Mdaka Tel No: (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Mpumalanga: Please direct your applications to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11260, Nelspruit, 1200 or hand deliver to Physical Address: 52 Acacia Crescent, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200 or email to DOJ24-03-MP@justice.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal: Quote the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or email to DOJ24-08-KZN@justice.gov.za
POST 32/41 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: LIABILITY AND LITIGATION: MR1-MR5 REF NO: 24/09/LD (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R239 673 – R1 053 387 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; Knowledge of South African legal system, legal practices and related sphere with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Attorney Act, Prescription Act, State Attorney Act; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions and State Liability Act. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Planning and decision-making skills; Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Innovative
and analytical thinking.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Determine the liability on loss or damage of Departmental policy; Handle all litigation on behalf of and against the Department; Draft legal opinions on Departmental matters; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES Mr. M. Mokoena Tel No: (012) 774 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 or email to DOJ24-09-LD@justice.gov.za
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A current certificate of good standing from the relevant law Society must accompany the application.
POST 32/42 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1- MR4): VICTIM SUPPORT AND SEXUAL OFFENCES REF NO: 24/23/CA
SALARY : R239 673 – R420 924 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; Knowledge of South African Legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organ of State Act, Prescription Act, State Attorney Act; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions and State Liability Act. 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: Implement national policy framework and regulations on sexual offences; Conduct research on sexual offences, collate and analyse information and report on findings; Implement initiatives and programmes on sexual offences; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Kgafela Tel No: (012) 315 1042
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 email to DOJ24-23-CA@justice.gov.za.
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 32/43 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5): DISTRICT COURT MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS REF NO: 24/21/CA
SALARY : R239 673 – R1 053 387 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 4 year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of South African Legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organ of State Act, the Prescription Act, the State Attorney Act; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Financial Instructions and State Liability Act. 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: Implement National Policy Framework and regulations on District Court; Management and Systems; Conduct research on district court management and systems, collate and analyse information and report on findings; Implement initiatives and programmes on District Court Management and Systems; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Kgafela Tel No: (012) 315 1042
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 email to DOJ24-21-CA@justice.gov.za
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 32/44 : LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5): REGIONAL COURT MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS REF NO: 24/22/CA
SALARY : R239 673 – R1 053 387 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 4 year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of South African Legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract;\Knowledge of the Constitution of South Africa, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organ of State Act, the Prescription Act, the State Attorney Act; Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Financial Instructions and State Liability Act. 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: Implement National Policy Framework and regulations on Regional Court; Management and Systems; Conduct research on district court management and systems, collate and analyse information and report on findings; Implement initiatives and programmes on Regional Court Management and Systems; Provide effective people management.
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 or email to DOJ24-22-CA@justice.gov.za
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 32/45 : REGISTRAR (MR1 - MR5) REF NO: 24/09/FS
SALARY : R239 673 – R1 053 387 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or four (4) year recognized legal qualification; A valid drivers’ license. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Numerical skills; planning and organization skills; Communication (written & verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to interpret acts and regulations.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate Case Flow Management Support Service to the Judiciary; Process and issue judgements by default; Issue court orders, procedures and practices and costs periodically; Manage court information relating to civil and criminal section and all case records; Manage tax legal bills of costs and attend to the review which may follow from such taxation; Provide guidance regarding annotation of relevant publications, codes, acts and rules; Co-ordinate written and respond to correspondence; Provide effective people
management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NM Dywili at 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Physical Address 108 Cnr St Andrew and West Burger Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 or email to DOJ24-09-FS@justice.gov.za
POST 32/47 : ASSISTANT MASTER (MR3 – MR5) (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R307 659 – R1 053 387 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: Bloemfontein Ref No: 24/07/FS
Master of The High Court, Durban Ref No: 24/02/KZN
Master of The High Court, Thohoyandou Ref No: 02/24/LMP
Master of The High Court, Johannesburg Ref No: 24/05/GP
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.
DUTIES : Key Performance Area: 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 : Free State: Ms NM Dywili at 073 775 0709
Kwazulu-Natal: Mr J.N. Mdaka Tel No: (031) 372 3000
Limpopo: Mr TP Maakamedi Tel No (015) 287 2025
Gauteng: Ms RR Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS : Free State: Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Physical Address 108 Cnr St Andrew and West Burger Street, Bloemfontein, 9301 or email to DOJ24-07-FS@justice.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal: Quote the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or email to DOJ24-02-KZN@justice.gov.za
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 email to DOJ24-02-LMP@justice.gov.za
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 or 7th Floor Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg or email to DOJ24-05-GP@justice.gov.za
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
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 does 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 SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and 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 this position. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
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