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 : 18 August 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.

POST 27/163 : ACCOUNTING CLERK REF NO: 25/25/NC/S.A-KIM

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of the State Attorney, Northern Cape: Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Relevant experience and knowledge of
BAS, JYP and Procurement procedures will serve as added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Supply
Chain Management, Departmental policies, and Treasury Regulations. Skills
and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and
Excel); Strong communication skills (written & verbal); Creative and analytical,
Planning and Organising; Problem solving and conflict management; Accuracy
and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Serve as Trust Account and Vote Account Clerk;
Compile payment advices; Provide records management services and
reconcile agency payment; Provide supply chain support services; Relieve the
Telecom Operator when required; Provide support to the Administrative Officer;
Manage stationery and safe guarding of documents within Finance Control
section.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Gcilitshana Tel No: (053) 8077800
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: 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.
Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize
courier services in light of the current postal service challenges. Interested
applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.

POST 27/162 : COURT INTERPRETER (X16 POSTS)

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

CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Daveyton, Ref No: 2025/35/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Kagiso, Ref No: 2025/36/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Kempton Park, Ref No: 2025/37/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Alexandra, Ref No: 2025/38/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Johannesburg, Ref No: 2024/39/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Pretoria, Ref No: 2025/40/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Mamelodi, Ref No: 2025/41/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Protea, Ref No: 2025/42/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Sebokeng, Ref No: 2025/43/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Moretele, Ref No: 2025/44/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Germiston, Ref No: 2025/45/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mbombela, Ref No: 2025/50/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mbombela, Ref No: 2025/12/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Ntuzuma: Ref No: 25/44/KZN (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office Utrecht: Ref No: 25/45/KZN (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Three months Practical
experience will be an added advantage; Driver’s license will be an added
advantage. Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages;
Language Proficiency: Magistrate’s Office: Daveyton: English, Tshivenda,
Isizulu; Magistrate’s Office: Kagiso: English, Afrikaans, Setswana; Magistrate’s
Office: Kempton Park: English, Isixhosa, Sesotho; Magistrate’s Office:
Alexandra: English, Sesotho, Isixhosa; Magistrate’s Office: Johannesburg:
English, Isindebele, Isizulu; Magistrate’s Office: Pretoria: English, Isixhosa,
Setswana or Sesotho; Magistrate’s Office: Mamelodi: English, IsiXhosa, and
IsiXhosa or Setswana; Magistrate’s Office: Protea: English, Setswana, Sepedi;
Magistrate’s Office: Sebokeng: English, Sesotho, Isizulu; Magistrate’s Office:
Moretele: English, Setswana, and Xitsonga or Tshivenda or Isizulu;
Magistrate’s Office: Germiston: English, Isizulu, Sepedi, Sesotho; Magistrate
Office: Mbombela for ref no: 2025/50/MP: siSwati, Xitsonga, Sepedi;
Magistrate Office: Mbombela ref no: 2025/12/MP: siSwati, IsiXhosa, Sepedi.
Magistrate: Ntuzuma and Utrecht: IsiZulu and IsiXhosa. Skills and
Competencies: Communication skills, Listening skills, Interpersonal skills,
Time management, Computer literacy, Analytical thinking; Problem solving;
Planning and organizing; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.

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 : Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Mpumalanga: Ms KN Zwane at (060) 532 2006
Kwazulu-Natal: Ms V Mlandeliso Tel No: Tel No (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng: 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
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X 11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank
centre ,4th floor building, Nelspruit 1200 OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
: KwaZulu-Natal: Quote 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.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

POST 27/161 : LEGAL SECRETARY (X4 POSTS)

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

CENTRE : Office of The State Attorney: Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/51/GP (X1 Post)
Office of The State Attorney: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/37/MP (X1 Post)
State Attorney, Durban Ref No: 25/23/KZN (X2 Posts)

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 : 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 : Gauteng: Ms. V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Mpumalanga: Ms KN Zwane at (060) 532 2006
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng: 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
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.
KwaZulu-Natal: Quote 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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

POST 27/160 : ADMINISTRATION CLERKS (X60 POSTS)

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

CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Cape Town, Ref No: 19/2025/WC (X4 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Kuilsriver, Ref No: 20/2025/WC (X3 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Worcester, Ref No: 21/2025/WC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office Mossel Bay, Ref No: 22/2025/WC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Paarl, Ref No: 23/2025/WC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Khayelitsha, Ref No: 24/2025/WC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Van Rhynsdorp, Ref No: 26/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Bellville, Ref No: 27/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Grabouw, Ref No: 28/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Wynberg, Ref No: 29/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Simonstown, Ref No: 30/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Balfour, Ref No: 2025/11/MP (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Vosman, Ref No: 2025/09/MP (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: White River, Ref No: 2025/08/MP (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Mbibana, Ref No: 2025/47/MP (X3 Posts)
Magistrate Office: KwaMhlanga, Ref No: 2025/26/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Emakhazeni, Ref No: 2025/05/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Courts: Durban: Ref No: 24/27/KZN (5 Posts)
Magistrate Court: Ntuzuma: Ref No: 24/28/KZN (X3 Posts)
Magistrate Court: New Hanover, Ref No: 24/29/KZN (X2 posts)
Magistrate Court: Hammersdale: Ref No: 24/30/KZN (X1 post)
Magistrate Court: Pietermaritzburg: Ref No: 24/31/KZN (X1 post)
Magistrate Court: Nqutu: Ref No: 24/32/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Nkandla: Ref No: 24/33/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Verulam: Ref No: 24/34/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Newcastle: Ref No: 24/35/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Pinetown: Ref No: 24/36/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Madadeni: Ref No: 24/37/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Louwsburg: Ref No: 24/38/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Babanango: Ref No: 24/39/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Emlazi: Ref No: 24/40/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Vryheid: Ref No: 24/41/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Court: Estcourt: Ref No: 24/42/KZN (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Court: Phungashe: Ref No: 24/43/KZN (X1 Post)
Family Advocate, Newcastle Ref No: 25/26/KZN (X1 Post)
Master of the High Court, Durban Ref No: 25/25/KZN (X1 Post)
Family Advocate: Kwamhlanga Ref No: 2025/10/MP (X1 Post)
Office of The State Attorney, Nelspruit ref no:2025/41/MP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies:
Computer skills; Planning and organizing; Interpersonal skills; Language skills
Flexibility; Good verbal and written communication skills; Teamwork.

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 : Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin. Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Mpumalanga: Mr LT Mndebele at (081) 030 8037 or Mr TV Mavundla at 078
802 0741
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms MP Khoza Tel No: (031) 372 3000 or Ms NF Nkosi Tel No:
(031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : 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
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.
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.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

POST 27/159 : ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC1- EC4) (X10 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: Western Cape Ref No:51/2025/M/WC (X2 Posts)
Master of the High Court, Durban Ref No: 25/22/KZN (X4 Posts)
Master of The High Court: Nelspruit Ref No: 2025/22/MP (X4 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or four year recognized legal qualification. Skills and
Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Case flow management; Trust;
Estate duties; Dispute resolution; Communication skills (verbal and written);
Problem solving; Customer focus; Attention to detail; Computer literacy.

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

ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Mr S Dyusha Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Kwazulu-Natal: Ms M.P. Khoza Tel No (031) 372 3000
Mpumalanga: Ms NC Maseko Tel No: 083 284 9056
APPLICATIONS : Western Cape: Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private
Bag X9171, 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
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.
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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.

We wish you all the best with your applications