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 : 28 April 2026

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. 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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note the 2 posts of Office Managers based at Centre: State
Attorney: Port Elizabeth, Ref No: 60/26EC (X1 Post) and State Attorney:
Mthatha, Ref No: 61/26EC (X1 Post) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy
Circular 11 of 2026 dated 27 March 2026 with the closing date of 17 April 2026
was advertised with the incorrect Salary level 10, the correct Salary level
should be R468 459 – R551 823. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
OTHER POSTS

POST 12/68 : ADMINISTRATION /CRT CLERK REF NO:10/26/NC/OLI

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

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Good
communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office); Good
interpersonal relations; Interpersonal relations; Efficient and resourceful; Ability
to work under pressure and to solve problems; Customer service; Document
management; Planning and organizations skills; Accuracy and attention to
detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Prepare recordings of court proceedings; Render
clerical and administrative functions; file/store and ensure safekeeping of court
documents.

ENQUIRIES : Mr N. Leshage Tel No: (053) 802 1300
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106,
Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings, (Magistrates
Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301 or
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu Applicants who wish to post their
application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the
current postal challenges. NB: Applicants will be subjected to a practical
/technical test

POST 12/67 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X4 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Warden, Ref No: 26/16/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Wolmaransstad, Ref No: 26/VA17/NW (X1 Post)
Office of the Family Advocate: Cape Town, Ref No: 26/2026/FA/WC (X2 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: 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 : Free State: Ms N Dywili Tel No: 073 775 0709
North West: Ms. L Shoaii Tel No: (018) 397 7088
APPLICATIONS : Free State Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource,
Private Bag X 20578, BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 No 108 St Andrew Street,
BLOEMFONTEIN 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
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private
Bag X 9171, CAPE TOWN, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th
Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town or
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number

POSTS 12/66 : COURT INTERPRETER (X5 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Bethlehem, Ref No: 26/19/FS (X1 Post)
Mmabatho Regional Court, Groot – Marico) Ref No: 26/VA18/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mossel Bay, Ref No: 28/2026/WC) (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Kuilsriver (Bluedowns), Ref No: 29/2026/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Worcester, Ref No: 30/2026/WC (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous
languages. Language Proficiency, Bethlehem: IsiZulu, Sesotho, English and
Afrikaans. Mmabatho: Setswana, Afrikaans, IsiZulu or IsiXhosa or English The
following will serve as an added advantage: Three months Practical
experience; Driver’s license; Ability to interpret in sign language and or foreign
language; Applicants will be subjected to language test. Skills and
Competencies: Communication (verbal and written), Listening, Inter-personal
relations, Computer literacy (MS word), Planning and organizing, Problem
solving and analytical thinking skills; Time management; Confidentiality; Ability
to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court,
quasi – judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultations; 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 N Dywili Tel No: 073 775 0709
North West: Ms. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Free State: Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource,
Private Bag X 20578, Bloemfontein 9300 No 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein 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
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private
Bag X 9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th
Floor Norton Rose House, CAPE TOWN OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

POST 12/65 : MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATOR REF NO: 26/VA19/NW

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

REQUIREMENTS : A 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: Good communication skills (verbal and
written); Computer literacy (MS Office); Good interpersonal relations; Ability to
work under pressure and to solve problems; Time Management; Documents
management and filling.

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. 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 or
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 12/64 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (X3 POSTS)

SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Welkom, Ref No: 26/20/FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate office: Bafokeng, Ref No: 26/14/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate office: Potchefstroom, Ref No: 26/15/NW (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other
relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum
of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten
years’ practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two
or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license: Language Proficiency:
Welkom: English, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and Sesotho. North West: Setswana,
Afrikaans, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa or English. The following will serve as an added
advantage: Ability to interpret in sign language and foreign language. 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: 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 the prosecutors; Perform Specific
line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS;
Supervise Court Interpreters.

ENQUIRIES : Free State: Ms NM Dywili Tel No: 073 775 0709
North West: Ms. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
APPLICATIONS : Free State: Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource,
Private Bag X 20578, Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver it at 108 St Andrew
Street, Bloemfontein 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. 2745 or
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number

POST 12/63 : FAMILY COUNSELLOR/ SOCIAL WORKER: GRADE 1- 4 REF NO: 26/VA16/NW

SALARY : R325 200 – R725 754 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of the family advocate – NW

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Workers or equivalent qualification, Appropriate
experience in Social Worker after registration as Social Worker with the
SACSSP. Registration with SA Council for Social Service Profession
(SACSSP), Knowledge and experience in Mediating, Court experience in
rendering expert evidence; Knowledge and application of Family Law, including
Mediation in certain Divorce Matters Act. Children’s Act, Maintenance Act and
Domestic 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 Word), Mediation and interviewing skills; Conflict resolution,
evaluation and report writing skills; Diversity and attention to details.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Conduct inquiries to ascertain the best interest of the
minor children involved by means of mediation and /or evaluation as per
relevant legislation; Evaluate information and compile forensic court reports;
Act as expert witness for the Family Advocate in Court; Ensure proper case
flow administration, Travel to townships and rural areas to conduct enquires,
interview parties and source references in Family Law disputes.

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

We wish you all the best with your applications