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 : 20 October 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. Applications 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 correct salary notch for the posts of Senior Court Interpreter with Ref No:
2025/78/GP advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 dated 19 September 2025 is R325
101 – R382 959 per annum. Applicants are further informed that the post of Deputy Director:
Criminal Assets Recovery Account (CARA) with Ref No: 25/113/FMS advertised in Circular 35 dated
26 September 2025 is withdrawn. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. Enquiries: Ms S
Maribeng Tel No: (012) 315 1103

POST 36/55 : MESSENGER REF NO: 60/2025/WC

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

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/Abet level 4 qualification; 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 : Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications 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

POST 36/54 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement)
CENTRE : Magistrate Offices: Malmesbury Ref No: 62/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Hermanus Ref No: 63/2025/WC (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Computer skills; Planning and organising; 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 : Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : AddresS: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000
OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR visit:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Please Note: Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant reference
number.

POST 36/53 : COURT INTERPRETER (X2 POSTS)

SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Durban Ref No: 25/30/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Vanderbijlpark Ref No: 2025/83/GP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages; Three months Practical experience and driver’s license will be an added advantage. Language requirement: Durban: English, IsiZulu and IsiXhosa; Vanderbijlpark: English, IsiXhosa
and Sotho. 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 : Kwazulu Natal: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 3723000
Gauteng: Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000
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 dropoff on the above address OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial head OfficeGauteng, 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
NOTE : Please Note: Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant reference
number.

POST 36/52 : ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC 1 – 4) REF NO: 25/VA26/NW

SALARY : R252 855 – R586 956 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Master of the High Court: Mahikeng

REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or recognized four years legal qualification. 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 details; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates, Curatorship, Trusts 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 : Ms. PM Seletedi 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
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

POST 36/51 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2025/81/GP

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

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the\ field of languages and A Minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting; OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; Language requirements: English, IsiZulu, Xitsonga, Sepedi. Skills and Competencies: 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;
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 : Ms T Maphot 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
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

We wish you all the best with your applications