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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 15 November 2021
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. A Z83 form & CV must be accompanied by original copy of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. The 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 drivers licence 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.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. A Z83 form & CV must be accompanied by original copy of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. The 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 drivers licence 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONSTITUTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: 21/242/CD
Re-Advert, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
SALARY : R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum, All-inclusive remuneration package. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree NQF Level 7 as prescribed by SAQA in law or LLB Degree in Constitutional; Law, International Law and Human Rights qualification; Preferable a master’s degree in the field listed above; 6 years’ experience in International Law and Human Rights or Public Law; 5 years must be at senior management level; Relevant Post-Graduate qualification will be an added advantage; Admission on as a Attorneys or advocate is recommended. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Diversity management; Interpersonal and conflict management skills; Planning and organizing skills; Problem solving and decision making; Project management; Team leadership; Planning and organizing skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Coordinate programmes supporting government efforts in promoting, implementation of protecting human rights; Manage and support Human Rights Programmes and Chapter 9 institution; Manage legislative and mandated programmes; Implement government equality programmes and policies; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Kganyago Tel No: 012 315 1844
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal Address: The Human Resource: 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 Building, Pretoria. OR Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: DOJ21- 153-SA@justice.gov.za
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
DIRECTOR: DECISION SUPPORT REF NO: 21/244/DG
SALARY : R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Project Management/Public Management/Public Administration or equivalent qualification; MBA or equivalent management qualification is an added advantage; 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level; Experience in policy development and report writing at a corporate level. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc. Research and analytical skills; Strong leadership with strategic capabilities; Policy Development; Project Management; Accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent / verbal communication; Presentation and facilitation skills. People management
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide and manage Secretarial support to EXCO and Sub-EXCO committees; Monitor the implementation of EXCO and Sub-EXCO support decision; Develop secretariat tools and processes to improve corporate secretariat services; ensure implementation of Departmental Governance Framework.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Onthatile Melato Tel No: 012 315 - 1351
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: Human Resource: 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.
OTHER POSTS
STATE LAW ADVISER: LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 21/246/LD
SALARY : R763 212 – R1 266 156 per annum (LP7–LP8), Salary to be determined in accordance with OSD determination. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : State Law Advisor: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : LLB or four year recognized legal qualification; At least five years appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act PFMA; Experience in Constitutional Law and Administrative law; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Litigation; Legal Research and drafting; Advocacy; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Project management skills; Good communication skills written and verbal; Computer Literacy; Planning and organizing skills; Analytical and report writing skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Investigate, evaluate, draft new and amend primary and subordinate legislation which has a bearing on the line functions of the Department; Conduct Socio Economic Impact Assessments on primary and subordinate legislation which has a bearing on the line functions of the Department; Assist and advice Parliament Committee in the promotion of legislation; Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, reports and government notices; Evaluate and give inputs on draft legislation prepared by another Department; Perform other duties allocated by supervisor
ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Leshilo Tel No: 012 357 8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Director-General: 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.
STATE LAW ADVISER LP7 – LP8 REF NO: 21/247/LD
SALARY : R763 212 – R1 266 156 per annum, Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 5 years’ appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney; Knowledge of the Civil Justice System and the Rules of the Court; Experience in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Litigation; Legal Research and legislative drafting; Advocacy; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Excellent communication skills written and verbal; Computer literacy; Interpretation and presentation skills; Ability to work independently and under pressure; Planning and organizing skills; Analytical legal thinking.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Plan and conduct research, including comparative legal research into court rules; Prepare research papers and make representations to the Rules Board and its committees; Draft rules of court and memoranda; Render administrative support services to the Rules Board and its committees; Process approved amendments and new rules; Perform any other duties as required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Leshilo Tel No: 012 357 8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: 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.
STATE LAW ADVISER: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF STATE LAW ADVISER LP7 – LP8 REF NO: 21/248/SLA (X2 POSTS)
Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply as the centre has changed
SALARY : R763 212 – R1 266 156 per annum, Salary to be determined in accordance with OSD determination. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : State Law Advisor: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : LLB or four year recognized legal qualification; At least five years appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney; Skills and Competencies: Litigation; Legal Research and drafting; Advocacy; Problem solving and decision making skills; Litigation skills; Good communication skills written and verbal; Computer Literacy; Planning and organizing skills; Analytical and report writing skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Scrutinize, draft and certify Draft Bills of all National Departments with regard to their constitutionality, quality and drafting form and style for approval and introduction; Appear before and provide legal and legislative drafting services to Committees on both houses of Parliament; Furnish written legal opinions to all organs of state, in line with the Constitution and other relevant laws; Scrutinize and provide legal opinions on all draft international agreements and subordinate legislation, referred to the office by government departments; Draft legal documents and advise on the drafting of legal documents that provide clear motivation/justification; Perform any other duties as required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. P Leshilo Tel No: 012 357 8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Director-General: 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 21/73/FS
SALARY : R316 791 - R326 376 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Petrusburg
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year Bachelor`s degree /National Diploma in Public Management Administration or equivalent; 3 years administration experience; Proven Supervisory experience, Court experience; Drivers licence; Sound Knowledge of Financial Management Vote and Trust Account, supply chain management and risk management; Sound knowledge of Human Resource and asset management; Knowledge of PFMA, DFI, BAS and JYP. Skills and competencies: Computer Literacy Microsoft packages; Good interpersonal relations; Leadership and Principles of Management; Communication written and verbal skills.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate and manage the financial and human resource of the office; Co- ordinate and manage risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic and business planning process; Control of the section related to Family Courts , Human Resource and Supply Chain; Manage the Finance of the office Third Party Funds and Vote Accounts, Criminal and Civil Court Administration Sections; General Supervision of Administration staff and Implement formal and informal disciplinary matters; Compile statistics to show performance and trends; Check diverse documents and work performance of co- workers for completion and correctness; Manage the facilities of the Department at Court; Co-ordinate, Manage and administer support services to Case Flow Management and other court users to ensure delivery of service; Manage and Maintain prescripts related to the functions of The DOJ & CD and Public Service in general; Facilitate training and development of personnel; Performance of any other duties necessary to ensure smooth office running.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NM Dywili Tel No: 051 407 1800
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Physical Address 53 Colonial Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 21/80/FS (X2 POSTS)
Re- advertisement
SALARY : R316 791- R326 376 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Welkom
REQUIREMENTS : Three-year Bachelor`s degree /National Diploma in Public Management Administration or equivalent; 3 years administration experience; Proven Supervisory experience, Court experience; Drivers licence; Sound Knowledge of Financial Management Vote and Trust Account, supply chain management and risk management; Sound knowledge of Human Resource and asset management; Knowledge of PFMA, DFI, BAS and JYP. Skills and Competencies: Good interpersonal relations; Leadership and Principles of Management; Computer Literacy Microsoft packages; Communication skills written and verbal.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate and manage the financial and human resource of the office; Co- ordinate and manage risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic, business planning process and facility; Control of the section related to Family Courts , Human Resource and Supply Chain; Manage the Finance of the office Third Party Funds and Vote Accounts, Criminal and Civil Court Administration Sections; General Supervision of Administration staff and Implement formal and informal disciplinary matters; Compile statistics to show performance and trends; Check diverse documents and work performance of co- workers for completion and correctness; Manage the facilities of the Department at Court; Co-ordinate, Manage and administer support services to Case Flow Management and other court users to ensure delivery of service; Manage and Maintain prescripts related to the functions of The DOJ & CD and Public Service in general; Facilitate training and development of personnel; Performance of any other duties necessary to ensure smooth office running.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. NM Dywili Tel No: 051 407 1800
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Physical Address 53 Colonial Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301