DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CLOSING DATE : 10 February 2025

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. 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 these
positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and
preference will be given to the EE Target.
ERRATUM: Kindly note the post of Senior State Law Advisor: LP9 with Ref
No: 24/108/SLA post 01/11 and State Law Advisor: LP7-LP8 with Ref No:
24/109/SLA post 01/12 advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 01 dated 10
January 2025 with a closing date 27 January 2025, the Centre of the post should be Pretoria/Cape Town. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

POST 03/18 : COURT INTERPRETER (13 POSTS)

SALARY : R216 417 – R254 928 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate: Graaff-Reinet, Ref No: 13/25EC
Magistrate: Humansdorp, Ref No: 14/25EC
Magistrate: East London, Ref No: 26/25EC
Magistrate: Queenstown Ref No: 27/25EC
Magistrate: Mdantsane, Ref No: 28/25EC
Nerina House, Port Elizabeth, Ref No: 29/25EC
Magistrate: Centane, Ref No: 30/25EC
Magistrate: New Brighton, Ref No: 31/25EC
Magistrate: Willowvale, Ref No: 32/25EC
Magistrate: Butterworth, Ref No: 33/25EC
Magistrate George (Stationed in Plettenberg bay) Ref No: 01/2025/WC) (2
Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4 / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and
two or more indigenous languages; Language requirement: Eastern Cape:
Afrikaans and Xhosa as well as sign language and English; (Short listed
candidates must pass a written language test to be interviewed); Three months
Practical experience will be an added advantage; Driver’s license will be an
added. Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal);
Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render interpreting services; Translate Legal
documents and Exhibits; Coin Words; Assist with reconstruction of Courts
Records; Perform Specific line and administrative support functions; Assist in
Cluster.

ENQUIRIES : EASTERN CAPE: Mr. Hattingh Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7128 or Mr A Jilana
Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010 or Ms C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
or Mr. S Nofemela Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7003 or Ms C Williams Tel No:
(0430 702 7000 / 7131 or Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010 or Ms S
Msimang Tel No: (043) Tel No: 702 7000 / 7136 or Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043)
702 7000 / 7010 or Ms S Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136 or Ms S
Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
WESTERN CAPE: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471

APPLICATIONS : EASTERN CAPE: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your
application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
Applications: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Office: Private Bag
X 9171,
CAPE TOWN, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton
Rose House, Cape Town For Attention: Cape Town: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number

POST 03/17 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (DCRS): (2 POSTS)

SALARY : R216 417 – R254 928 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate: Steytlerville, Ref No: 24/25EC
Magistrate, Bizana Ref No: 25/25EC

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12. Skills and competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving; Good interpersonal
relations; Attention to detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Perform clerical and court administrative services;
Operating court recording machine; Maintaining registers; Keeping of daily
statistics; Ensure that a proper filling system is maintained; Safe keeping of the
court documents; Provide administrative support in general court and case flow
management; Perform any other duties that may be allocated by the Court
Manager.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C WilliamsTel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131 OR Mr L Mthantalala Tel No: (043)
702 7000 / 7003

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200

POST 03/16 : MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR, REF NO: 23/25EC

SALARY : R308 154 – R362 994 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate, Mthatha (Will also be responsible to work at other offices in the
district as required)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant Administrative
experience in Family Law Matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act of
99 of 1989); A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer
literacy (MS Office); Numeracy skills (Verbal and written); Ability to work with
the public in a professional and empathetic manner; Explain terminology and
process in simple language; Facilitation skills; Good interpersonal relations;
Excellent Time management; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Serve Maintenance Summons, Warrants and
Garnishee Orders for the District in terms of the Maintenance Act; Locate
whereabouts of Persons; Give Testimony in Court under oath; Render
administrative support to the Office.

ENQUIRIES : M Y Mgcodo Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7127
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200

POST 03/15 : CHIEF ADMINISTRATION CLERK, REF NO: 21/25EC

SALARY : R308 154 – R362 994 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate, Queenstown

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; 3 years’ relevant experience in Court
environment; Skills and competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Good interpersonal relations;
Attention to detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render general clerical support services; Provide
supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide financial
administration support services in the component; Provide personnel
administration clerical support services within the component; provide effective
people management.

ENQUIRIES : Mr W Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7059
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200

POST 03/14 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (14 POSTS)

SALARY : R308 154 – R362 994 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate: Mthatha, Ref No: 1/25EC (2 Posts)
Magistrate: Bizana, Ref No: 2/25EC
Magistrate: Flagstaff, Ref No: 4/25EC
Magistrate: Whittlesea, Ref No: 5/25EC
Magistrate: Alice, Ref No: 6/25EC
Magistrate: Elliot, Ref No: 7/25EC
Magistrate: Uitenhage, Ref No: 8/25EC (2 Posts)
Magistrate: East London, Ref No: 9/25EC (2 Posts)
Magistrate: Cradock: Ref No: 10/25EC
Magistrate: Aliwal North, Ref No: 11/25EC
Magistrate: Graaff-Reinet, Ref No: 12/25EC

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with ten years’ practical experience in court
interpreting or 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. A valid driver’s license. Language Proficiency
in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given
to languages used in area and sign language); (Applicants will be subjected to
a language test) Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and
verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to
detail.

DUTIES : Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings;
Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record
cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of Magistrate/
Prosecutors; Make arrangements for foreign language interpreters in
consultation with prosecutor; Perform specific line and administrative support
functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136 or Mr P Hattingh Tel No: (043) 702
7000 / 7128 or Mr S Nofemela  (043) 702 7000 / 7003 or Mr A Jilana Tel No:
(043) 702 7000 / 7010

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

POST 03/13 : ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (3 POSTS)

SALARY : R376 413 – R443 403 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate: Queenstown, Ref No: 18/25EC
Magistrate: Mount Fletcher, Ref No: 19/25EC
Magistrate: Cofimvaba, Ref No: 20/25EC

REQUIREMENTS : Three-year National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/
Management or equivalent; Three years administration experience; knowledge
of Human Resources Management; Supply Chain Management and Risk
Management; Knowledge of Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account);
Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), BAS and Justice Yellow Pages
(JYP); Budget control, Asset, Facility Management and PFMA. Skills and
Competencies: Computer literacy (Microsoft packages); Organising and
problem-solving skills; Sound Leadership and management skills; Good
interpersonal relations; People Management.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co – ordinate and manage the financial and human
resource of the office; Co-ordinate and manage risk and security in the court;
Manage the strategic and business planning processes; Manage the Criminal
and Civil Court Administration Sections, section related to Family Courts,
Supply Chain Management of the office; Manage Third Party Funds and Vote
Accounts for the office; Co-ordinate, manage and administer support services
to Case Flow Management and other court users to ensure delivery of services.

ENQUIRIES : Mr W Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7059 or Mr L Mthantalala Tel No:
(043) 702 7000 / 7133 OR Mr W Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7059
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

POST 03/12 : COURT INTERMEDIARY, REF NO: 17/25EC

SALARY : R376 413 – R443 403 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate, Peddie

REQUIREMENTS : A three 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
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 the following languages:
English and Afrikaans. Language proficiency testing will be conducted during
the interview. 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 decisionmaking skills.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide intermediary services to children, persons
with mental disabilities and other traumatised 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 C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200

POST 03/11 : PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER (3 POSTS)

SALARY : R376 413 – R443 403 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate, Port Elizabeth, Ref No: 15/25EC
Magistrate, East London; Ref No: 16/25EC
Magistrate Office: Vredendal; Ref:04/2025/WC

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12; National Diploma in Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5
or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5; 5 years of practical
experience as a Court Interpreter with a minimum two years supervisory
experience; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; East
London: (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign
language); A valid driver’s license; (Applicants will be subjected to a language
test). Skills and Competencies: Communications skills; Listening skills;
Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy, Analytical thinking;
Problem Solving; Planning and Organizing; Confidentiality.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Court of Law (Civil, Criminal matters and
Small Claim Court; Render interpreting services; Translate legal documents
and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with the reconstruction of court
records; Attend to personnel administrative aspects; Procure foreign language
interpreters and casuals in line with PFMA; Provide effective people
management.

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mrs. L de Kock Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7130
Western Cape: Mr A Knowles Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Office: Private
Bag X 9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th
Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

We wish you all the best with your applications.