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 : 10 April 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.

POST 10/285 : DRIVER REF NO: 26/VA07/NW

SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office Schweizer – Reneke

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. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at 22
Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 10/284 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X9 POSTS)

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

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Mahlabatthini Ref No: 26/22/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Newcastle Ref No: 26/23KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Paulpietersburg Ref No: 26/24/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Randfontein Ref No 2026/15/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Taung Ref No: 26/VA05/NW (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office Klerksdorp Ref No: 26/VA07/NW (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Kempton Park Ref No: 2026/09/GP (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
Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi or Ms T Maphoto Tel No: (011) 332 9000
North West: Ms. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
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
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
North West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at
22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

POST 10/283 : ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC1 – EC4) REF NO: 2026/06/GP (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R252 855 – R586 956 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: Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or recognized four years legal qualification. Knowledge of
Administration of Estates Act, Compliance, Mental Health, Insolvency Act and
other related Act, Registration of trusts Act, Curatorship’s Act; knowledge of all
local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children, South
African 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 Proceedings Against Certain Organs of
State Act, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations and the State Liability Act. Skills and Competencies: Legal
research and drafting; Case flow management; Estate duties; Trust; Dispute
resolution; Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving;
Customer focus; Attention to detail; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates,
Curatorship, Trusts and all aspects related to the administration thereof;
Determine and asses estate duties in terms of the Estate Duties Act; Conduct
research and draft legal documents; Render administrative function of the
office.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Maphoto 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

POST 10/282 : MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR1 – MR5) REF NO: 26/21/KZN

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: KwaDukuza

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of
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; Good 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 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;
Provide reports and compile statistics.

ENQUIRIES : Ms V Mlandeliso 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

POST 10/281 : MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR REF NO: 26/20/KZN

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; Relevant administrative
experience in Family Law matters; Knowledge of the Maintenance Act (Act 99
of 1998. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Numeracy
skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to work with the public
in a professional and empathetic manner; Time management; Facilitation skills;
Innovation and 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 : Ms V Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 3723000
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

POST 10/280 : OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTIONER REF NO: 26/VA06/NW

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Provincial Office – NW

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Safety Management/
Environmental Management/Occupational Health and Safety; Registration with
the relevant professional bodies for Occupational Health and Safety
Practitioner/Occupational Health Hygienist/South African Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH)/South African Institute for
Occupational Hygienist (SAIOH)/ South African Nursing Council for
Occupational Health Practitioners; A minimum of 2 years’ functional experience
in Safety, Health Environment, Risk and Quality management environment;
Knowledge on Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the
Public Service; Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA),
Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA),
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), National
Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Safety at Sports and Recreational
Events Act (SASREA), Disaster Management Act, DPSA Strategic Framework
on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW); Knowledge and understanding of
the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory
framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations,
Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, the Public Finance
Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions, etc; Knowledge of
Departmental policies, SHER management standards and guidelines and data
analysis; Ability to integrate with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE)
team of specialists. Skills and Competencies: Concern of others; Creative
thinking; Citizen Service Orientation; Decision making; Diversity citizenship;
Computer literacy (MS Word); Communication (verbal and written) skills;
Budgeting and financial management; Problem solving and decision making;
Communication and information management; Team membership.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer and implement SHER strategy and plan;
Administer and implement risk management assessment and control;
Administer and implement health and safety services; Administer and
implement environmental management services; Manage human, finance and
other resources.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735, Mafikeng, 2745 OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 10/279 : CHIEF ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 26/19/KZN

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Family Advocate Office: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; 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: Excellent communication
(written and verbal skills), Computer literacy (MS Office), Mediation skills,
Attention to detail, Conduct legal research, Good interpersonal relations.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas; Supervise and render general clerical support
services; Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical support 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 V.T Mlandeliso 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

POST 10/278 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 26/VA04/NW (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Court: Taung

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; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s
license; NB: Applicants will be subjected to a language test. Language
Proficiency: Setswana, English, Afrikaans and Sesotho, IsiZulu or IsiXhosa will
serve as added advantage, Ability to interpret in sign language and or foreign
language will also serve as added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good
communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (Ms Word and
Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations;
Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving; Analytical
thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.

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. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver it at 22
Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng, 2745 OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 10/277 : ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP3-LP4) REF NO: 26/18/KZN (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R377 523 – R659 436 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney, Durban

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At
least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; A valid
driver’s license. 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. Provide effective people
management

ENQUIRIES : Ms V.T. Mlandeliso 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

We wish you all the best with your applications