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 : 16 February 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.
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office, Empangeni
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; Enrol staff on bio-metric system; Provide
access to staff coming to the premises over weekends.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M.P. Khoza 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
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office, Newcastle
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/Abet level 4; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Basic
Computer literacy; Communication at appropriate level; Sound interpersonal
relations; Ability to liaise with team members and members of the public.
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 : Ms N.F. Nkosi 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
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Knowledge of document management
and filing. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (written and
verbal); Good interpersonal skills; Ability to work under pressure and to solve
problems; Customer service; Computer literacy (MS Office).
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide registry counter services; Handle incoming
and outgoing correspondence; Render an effective filing and record
management service; Operate office machines in relation to the registry
function; Process documents for archiving and/ disposal.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dywili at 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to: The Director: HR, Private Bag X20578;
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein,
9300 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu. Obtainable using Microsoft
edge or the latest Chrome version.
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Phuthaditjhaba Ref No: 26/10/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Pinetown Ref No: 26/11/KZN (X1 Post) (This is a readvertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and one or more
indigenous languages: Language Proficiency: KwaZulu-Natal: IsiZulu and
IsiXhosa; Phuthaditjhaba: English, Sesotho and Zulu. Three months Practical
experience and driver’s license will be an added advantage. Applicants will be
subjected to a language test. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS
Office); Good communication (written and verbal); Administration and
organizational skills; Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and
attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court,
quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case
records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of
statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Free State: Ms NM Dywili at 073 775 0709
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms V Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Free State: Direct your application to: The Director: HR, Private Bag X20578;
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein,
9300.OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu. Obtainable using Microsoft
edge or the latest Chrome version.
KwaZulu-Natal: 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
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Hlanganani Ref No: 26/07/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mtunzini Ref No: 26/08/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Scottburgh Ref No: 26/09/KZN (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Weenen Ref No: 26/10/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Lindley Ref No: 26/04/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Vrede Ref No: 26/ 05/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Heilbron Ref No: 26/07/FS (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and competencies: Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Office);
Administrative and Organizational skills; Ability to work under pressure; Good
interpersonal relations; Customer service; Document management and filing.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render clerical support services; Provide supply
chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel
administration support within the component; Provide financial administration
support services in the component; Provide various administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES : KwaZulu-Natal: Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No: (031) 372 3000
Free State: Ms N Dywili Tel No: (073) 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : KwaZulu-Natal 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
Free State; Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource,
Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300. Or hand delivered at No 108 St
Andrew Street, Bloemfontein OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.Obtainable using Microsoft edge or
the latest Chrome version.
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Office, Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent. Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal relations;
Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Accuracy; Aptitude of figures; Technical
Competencies; Computer operating skills; Planning and organization; Good
verbal and written communication skills; Basic Numeracy skills; Ability to
perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render asset management clerical support. Render
demand and acquisition clerical support. Render logistical support services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dywili at 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to: The Director: HR, Private Bag X20578;
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein,
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Garankuwa
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies:
Communication skills (verbal and written); Above average computer literacy;
Good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure and also solve
problems; Customer service; Knowledge of document management and filing.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Conduct daily court recordings; Prepare and setup
the recording machines and ensuring that microphones are functioning; Report
all malfunctions from the machines; Recording of court proceedings; Keep
record of all the requests for transcription and record time spent in court per
case; Ensure proper management of digital recording of court proceedings and
integrity of records; Capturing of cases on ECMS/ ICMS daily; Ensure correct
equipment is available for children and disabled; Prepare court records for
Appeal and Review; Render assistance in general case flow management;
Perform other administration duties as directed by the Court Manager from time
to time.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS : 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
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate or relevant
training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work
satisfactorily). Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Communication
skills (verbal and written); Planning and organizing skills; Interpersonal skills;
Attention to detail; Integrity and loyalty; Knowledge of the relevant policies and
prescripts; Good telephone etiquette; Sound organizing skills; High level of
reliability.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide secretarial and administrative support;
Render administrative support for meetings, functions and conferences;
Provide general clerical office administration; Prepare documents for the
process to pay accounts
ENQUIRIES : Ms. V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial
Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical Address:
Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional
Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Bethlehem
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, A valid driver’s license. Language Proficiency: Bethlehem:
English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho. Skills and Competences: Excellent
communication, Listening, Inter-personal relations, Problem solving, Planning
and organising and Analytical thinking skills. Time management. Confidentiality
and ability to work under pressure.
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 NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800/073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag
X20578, Bloemfontein 9300 or hand delivered at No 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.Obtainable using
Microsoft edge or the latest Chrome version.
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Odendaalsrus
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant Administrative
experience 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). Numeric skills; Planning and
organizing; Good interpersonal relations; Time management; Ability to work
under pressure; Facilitation skills.
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 : Ms. NM Dywili at 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Direct your application to: The Director: HR, Private Bag X20578;
Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein,
9300 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu. Obtainable using Microsoft
edge or the latest Chrome version
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