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 : 01 September 2025

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.
ERRATUM: The post of Senior Family Advocate: LP9 (X2 Posts) advertised in
the Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 dated 01 August 2025 with Ref No:
2025/63/GP, Centre/ Office was omitted it should be Family Advocate; Pretoria.
Court Interpreter, Magistrate Office: Mamelodi, advertised in the Public Service
Vacancy Circular 27 dated 01 August 2025 with Ref No: 2025/41/GP Language
requirements should read as follows: English, IsiXhosa and IsiZulu or
Setswana
Deputy Director: Area Court Manager, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy
Circular 28, dated 08 August 2025 with Ref No: 05/25/LMP was advertised with
the incorrect salary notch, the correct Salary notch is as follows: R896 436 -R1
055 958 per annum.
Administration Clerk; Magistrate Office: Nebo advertised in the Public Service
Vacancy Circular 28 dated 08 August 2025 with Ref No: 37/25/LMP (Cash Hall)
(X4 Posts) the address was omitted. Applicants should direct their Application
Quoting the relevant reference number to: Postal address: The Court Manager,
Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X102,
NEBO, 1059. Tel No: (013) 264 8209 OR Physical address /Reception area
Magistrate Office, NEBO or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 29/26 : CLEANER REF NO: 108/25EC

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate, Mdantsane

REQUIREMENTS Grade 10/ ABET level 4. Skills and Competencies: Concern for others; Creative
thinking; Citizen service orientation; Decision making; Diversity citizenship;
Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem analysis; Selfmanagement; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide cleaning services; Keeping and maintaining
of cleaning material and equipment; Perform general assistant work; Perform
any other relevant duties that may arise.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Nofemela Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7135
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the
Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park
complex, East London, or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 29/25 : SECURITY OFFICER (X4 POSTS)

SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: East London Ref No: 89/25EC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Alice Ref No: 90/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Polokwane Ref No: 66/25/LMP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12; Knowledge of Physical Security procedures and processes, Safety
and Security Legislative Frameworks, PSIRA Grade C. Skills and
Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving;
Good interpersonal relations; Planning and organizing skills; Computer
literacy; Ability to operate security equipment; Understanding of confidentiality
in Government.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide access control; Improve safety in the building
or premises; Prohibit unauthorized items from entering or leaving the building
or premises; Watch CCTV cameras; Enroll staff on bio-metric system; Provide
access to staff coming to the premises over weekends.

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mr Nofemela Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7135
Limpopo: Mr M.C Rapetsoa Tel No: (015) 294 6000
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Postal address: The Court Manager: Magistrate Polokwane, Department of
Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9320, Polokwane 0700
OR hand deliver at Reception Area, Magistrate Polokwane opposite
Polokwane Municipality. OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

POST 29/24 : MESSENGER (X5 POSTS)

SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Alexandria Ref No: 75/25EC (X1 Post))
Magistrate Office: Aliwal North Ref No: 76/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Flagstaff Ref No: 77/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mthatha Ref No 78/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Namakgale Ref No: 65/23/LMP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/Abet level 4; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies:
Interpersonal skills; Creative thinking; Customer service orientation; Problem
analysis; Self-management; Ability to work in a team; Technical proficiency.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render driver/ messenger support services; Collect
correspondence, distribute mail and parcels to the various office; Collect
documents from respective government institutions; Transport officials to
various destinations; Render clerical support services.

ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Ms C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
Limpopo: Ms M.J Mawela Tel No: (015) 769 1424
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Postal Address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Namakgale, Private Bag
X11007, Namakgale, 1391 or Physical address: Reception Area, Magistrate
Namakgale OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

POST 29/23 : TELECOM OPERATOR REF NO: 79/25EC

SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Motherwel

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Communication
(written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Good interpersonal skills;
Good public relations skills; Ability to work under pressure; Customer service
and document management.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Handle incoming and outgoing calls, transfer calls,
take and convey messages; Ensure that the switchboard is manned at all
times; Attend to all other duties that may be required.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the
Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park
complex, East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.

POST 29/22 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X10 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Family Advocate: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/25/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Emgwenya Office: Ref No: 2025/07/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Krugersdorp Ref No: 2025/69/GP (X1 Post)
Master of The High Court: Bisho Ref No: 96/25EC (X1 Post)
Family Advocate: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 97/25EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 98/25EC (X1 Post)
Master of The High Court: Thohoyandou Ref No: 36/25/LMP (X4 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render general clerical support services; Provide
supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel
administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial
administration support services in the component. Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication (written and verbal skills}; Computer Literacy (MS
Office); Administrative and organization skill; Ability to work under pressure;
Customer service; Document management and filing; Numerical skills.

ENQUIRIES : Mpumalanga: Mr TV Mavundla at 078 802 0741 or Mr LT Mndebele at 078 802
0880
Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Eastern Cape: Mr Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7129
Limpopo: Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr MI Modiba Tel No: (015)
287 2034
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 https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
: Eastern Cape Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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 https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

We wish you all the best with your applications