DEPARTMENT OF JUCTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

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NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to 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. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. 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. 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.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER REF NO: 22/206/SLA
SALARY : R744 255 – R876 705 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Office Of The Chief State Law Adviser: Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : A three year National Diploma/ Degree in Communication linguistics or equivalent; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as an Editor coupled with legal background at managerial level; Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/ guidelines, prescripts, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions.; Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation (such as BCEA, LRA), interpretation and application of policies, prescripts and administration of office. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applying technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning and organizing; Decision making; Project management; Team leadership.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage the translation of legal documents; Execute editorial functions; Manage terminology development; Manage general support services for the Language Unit; Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Leshilo Tel No: (012) 357–8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF NO: 22/209/DG
SALARY : R744 255 – R876 705 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Studies or equivalent; A minimum of 3 years in the relevant field at managerial level (Assistant Director level); Knowledge and understanding of computer applications especially spreadsheets, database and operating systems and data collection systems; Knowledge of data collection process including report writing; Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applying technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict; Planning and organizing; Problem solving and decision making; Project management.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Gather information for information needs of the department; Develop information management policies, standards and best practices; Manage data quality and integrity; Provide information management support; Manage data collection processing and research; Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S Kgafela Tel No: (012) 315 1042
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Human Resource: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6) REF NO: 22/205/SA
SALARY : R518 088 – R1 210 842 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Kimberley
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 4 years appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting systems and trust accounts; The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license; Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Accuracy and attention to detail.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration; Register trust and debt collection; Provide supervision and training to other professional staff.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. E. Seerane Tel No: (012) 315 1980
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A current certificate of good standing from the relevant Law Society must accompany the application.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER REF NO: 109/22EC
SALARY : R382 245 – R450 255 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Regional Office: Eastern Cape Service Point – Alfred Nzo District (Mount Frere)
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Financial Accounting/ Management at supervisory level. Knowledge and proper understanding of the Financial Management framework; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Departmental Third Party Fund (TPF) systems, BAS, Supply Chain Management (SCM); budgeting process and National Treasury Regulation; A valid drivers’ license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office with focus on Excel and PowerPoint); Good communication skills (written and verbal); General office and project management; Financial management skills; Exceptional report writing; Good interpersonal relations; Strong analytical skills and assertiveness; Ability to work under pressure and be self-motivated; Accuracy and attention to detail.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Assess all financial operations and transaction performance in the cluster to be in line with prescripts; Identify training needs and ensure that capacity building is in line with identified needs; Facilitate financial capacity building interventions and reconcile third party funds ;Monitor audit recommendation, action plan and render support to other clusters; Monitor and report on effective Supply Chain Management and Assets Management within the cluster; Provide inputs on any improvements in financial systems, processes and procedures, Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Nghona Tel No: 043 702 7000 / 7038
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200.
 
NOTE : The successful candidate will be expected to travel extensively in the district.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 2022/57/MP
SALARY : R321 543 – R378 765 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office Mdutjana
 
REQUIREMENTS : 3 year Bachelor’s Degree /National Diploma in Public Management/ Administration or equivalent (NQF level 6); A minimum of 3 years administration experience; Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and risk management; Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Knowledge of Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account); Departmental Financial Instructions, BAS and Justice Yellow Pages; Skills and Competencies: People management; Computer literacy (Microsoft packages); Sound leadership and management skills; Good interpersonal relations.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer Case Flow Management; Provide General Office Administration support and control flow of documents; Provide Logistical Support Services; Ensure Administration of Financial Management; Manage Human Resources in the office.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NC Maseko Tel No: (013) 753 9300 Ext 249
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to; Postal address: The Regional Head, Department of Justice& Constitutional Development; Private Bag X 11249, Nelspruit, 1200 OR 4th Floor Nedbank Building, 24 Brown Street, Nelspruit, 1200
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY: (LP3-LP4) REF NO: 22/207/SA
SALARY : R305 973 – R859 752 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Bloemfontein
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal/litigation experience; Right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; Conveyancing experience will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Computer literacy; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Communication skills (written and verbal); Creative and analytical skills.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts, Magistrate’s Court, Labour Court, Constitutional Courts, Land Claims Court of Appeal, Tax and Tax Tribunals; Draft legal documents and conduct legal research; Draft and / or settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients; Guide, train and support staff; Render legal opinion and advice; Draft, prepare and register conveyancing documents.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. E Seerane Tel No: (012) 315 1780
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
 
NOTE : 1. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.2. A current certificate of good standing from the relevant law Society must accompany the application.
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAINTENANCE OFFICER MR1- MR5 REF NO: 22/82/FS
SALARY : R201 387 – R926 193 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office, Thaba-Nchu
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or recognized 4-year legal qualification: Basic knowledge and understanding of legal research principles; Basic understanding of drafting legal documents; Knowledge of legal proceedings relevant to mediation, arbitration and conciliation A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written); Motivational skills; Loyalty, honesty, Ability to work under pressure; Planning and organizing; Good interpersonal relations; Attention to detail; Customer care; Computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Perform duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Administer the preparation and issuing Section 26 and emoluments attachment orders as well as court interdicts; Prepare and compile all the necessary evidence in presentation and application of future maintenance orders; Conduct interviews with stakeholders; Obtain financial information from employers and banking institution for the purpose of maintenance enquiries; Referring cases that require investigation to the Maintenance Investigators and ensuring regular follow up on progress made; Appear in Maintenance Court proceedings under the Maintenance Act. Implement Bench Orders.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Physical Address 53 Colonial Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
 
 
 
 
 
ESTATE CONTROLLER EC1 REF NO: 22/212/MAS
SALARY : R201 387 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: Pretoria
 
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 detail; Computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer deceased and Insolvent Estates, Curatorships, 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 Mr. R. Chauke Tel No: (012) 315 1329
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001.or Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.