DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified in each post. The documents must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, a CV, 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. 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 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 this position. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
FAMILY ADVOCATE: LP7 REF NO: 12/22EC 
(6 Months Contract Appointment) 
SALARY : R774 660 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Family Advocate, East London and Family Advocate, Port Elizabeth 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification; Admission as an Advocate; The right of appearance in High Court of South Africa; Five (5) years post qualification litigation experience; A valid driver’s licence and willing to travel within the province. Skills and competencies: Good communication skills, both verbal and writing; Litigation and Advocacy skills; Research, investigation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills with intention to detail; Diversity Management; Dispute and Conflict resolution skills; Case Flow Management. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Execute the mandate of the office of the Family Advocate Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation; Practice case flow management of all pending cases to ensure cases are finalized in terms of annual performance plan timelines and targets; Institute and conduct enquiries to ascertain the best interest of children by means of ADR procedure and evaluation; Ensure compliance with the standard operating procedures of the Family Advocate; Attend to all relevant circuit courts within the Province. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Nghona Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7138 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand delivered to the Regional Office, East London 3rd floor at 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverly Park complex in Chiselhurst 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 22/59/CS 
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/Bachelor’s Degree in Built environment (Project Management/ Quantity Surveying/Building Management/Construction Management/Architecture); A minimum of 5 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at supervisory level; Knowledge of National Building Regulation, Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Occupational Health and Safety Act; PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Municipal Act, OHS Act, etc.); Technical knowledge in the spectrum of discipline within the Built Environment; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Excellent computer Literacy; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Numeric and analytical skills; in depth Infrastructure and Property Management experience; Personal attributes; Problem solving and decision making; People management; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Ensure that all Capital Projects are implemented on time, within the budget and conforming to the required needs and specifications; Provide access to facilities for person(s) with disabilities in all DOJ property portfolio; Acquire land for purpose of developing functional buildings such as courts; Provide effective people management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R. Sema Tel No: (012) 357 8650 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: REF NO: 22/VA16/NW 
SALARY : R744 255 – R876 705 per annum, (all inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Regional Office: North West 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A recognized and appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources / Public Management / Public Administration (NQF6) or equivalent qualification; Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Management (Assistant Director) level; Knowledge and understanding of HR related prescripts; In depth knowledge in all aspects of Human Resource Management. Skills and Competencies: Strategic management; Communication (verbal and written); Project and financial management; Presentation and facilitation skills; Diversity management; Computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Accuracy and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage and coordinate the Recruitment and Selection process and filling of posts; Manage human resource processes such as appointments and transfers; Manage service benefits and organizational performance; Provide effective people management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. P. Lekoma at Tel No: (018) 397 7061 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand it at 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng. 
 
 
 
 
 
AREA COURT MANAGER (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R744 255 – R876 705 per annum, (all inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Ugu District based in Port Shepstone Ref No: 22/29/KZN 
Ilembe District based in Kwadukuza Cluster Ref No: 22/39/KZN 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A three year Bachelor Degree in Public Management Administration or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification; Six (6) years relevant experience of which three (3) years should be at management level; A valid driver’s licence; Knowledge and experience of financial management, PFMA, office and district administration will serve as strong recommendations. Skills and Competencies: Communication (verbal and written) skills; Good interpersonal relations; Computer literacy; Language Skills; Ability to operate technical equipment; Organising skills; Leadership skills; Finance Management skills; Project Management. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Develop, present and implement strategic and business plans in the area; Play a leadership role in determining and implementing departmental policies; Manage the facilities, physical resources, information and communication related to the courts; Compile, analyse and present court performance statistics and trends as required by relevant users; Develop and implement strategies towards value – added services; Lead and manage the transformation process in the designated offices; Provide case tracking services to the judiciary and prosecuting authority. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000 
APPLICATIONS : Quote the relevant reference number and direct your application to: the Regional Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban. 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY MASTER MR-6 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R480 927 – R1 157 940 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: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 22/57/MAS 
Master of the High Court Bloemfontein Ref No: 22/58/MAS
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or a four year recognized legal qualification; 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations; Experience in the functional fields of the services provided by the Masters of the High Court and Masters environment including Guardian’s Fund; Skills and Competencies: Estate duties; Trusts; Administration of Estates; Legal research and drafting; Dispute Resolution; Planning, organizing and analytical skills; People development and empowerment; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Problem solving and decision making skills; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Monitor and advice on conductive determinations and assessment of Estate duties in terms of the Act by virtue of the delegation of South African Receiver of Revenue; Monitor and review all legal and administrative operations at the Office of the Master of the High Court; Ensure that all functions within the office contribute towards the Strategic direction of the Masters Branch and ultimately the Departmental strategic objectives; Ensure effective and efficient delivery of service, financial and human resource management within the Office of the Master; Draft legal documents that provide clear justification; Mediate and conciliate disputes by advising on the outcome of its resolution. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Msiza Tel No: (012) 315 4754 
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. Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECRUITMENT REF NO: 22/56/HR 
SALARY : R382 245 – R450 255 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree/equivalent in Human Resource or related qualification; 3-5 years working experience as Human Resource Practitioner in Recruitment of which 1 (one) year should be at supervisory level. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Power Point); Communication skills (verbal & written); Planning and organising skills; Customer service orientation; Creative thinking; Decision making skills; Diversity citizenship; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Coordinate the placement of advertisement and response handling; Develop and maintain Recruitment and Selection and Retention Policies and strategies; Coordinate all recruitment related reports as well as exit management report as and when required; Facilitate the coordination of SMS Competency assessment result and ensure implementation of the outcome by HR Regions and National Office; Provide effective people management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Maluleke Tel No: (012) 357 8591 
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.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2022/37/GP 
SALARY : R382 245 – R450 55 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Regional Office, Gauteng 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Degree or National Diploma at NQF level 6, Built environment/Facilities Management/Public Management, Construction Management or equivalent; Three years supervisory/management experience; Three years facilities and auxiliary service experience; A valid driver’s license; Understanding of Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management Act and Departmental Finance Instructions. Skills and Competencies: Quality of work; Reliability; Initiative; Teamwork; Communication; Independent thinking. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Maintenance of DOJ&CD buildings in the Region; Upgrade of DOJ&CD facilities to provide adequate accommodation (major and minor capital works); Provision and management of leased accommodation; Optimal utilization and management of residential accommodation; Ensure and effective and efficient facilities management division. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical address: 15th floor; Regional Office: Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; Cnr. Commissioner and Kruis Street; Johannesburg; 2000. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: REF NO: 22/63/MAS 
SALARY : R321 543 – R378 765 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Master of the High Court: Mthatha 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A 3 years Bachelors Degree/National Diploma in Public Management/Administration or relevant qualification; At least 3 years relevant experience; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), BBBEE, BAS, JYP, DFI, SCM and the procurement delegations and procedures; A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Leadership skills; Analytical skills; Report writing skills; Interpretation skills; Problem solving skills; Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Supervise the procurement of goods, services and asset management; Control inventory and manage the payment of accounts; Perform a budget administration service; Supervise the provisioning of transport services; Manage corporate related function. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Maeko Tel No: (012) 315 1996 
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.
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: GENDER REF NO: 22/41/DG 
SALARY : R261 372 – R307 890 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Office Management/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Administration; At least 2 years’ experience in Office Administration; Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, DFI, BAS and JYP; Understanding of Public Service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (Ms Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel); Communication skills (verbal and written); Client service orientation; Conflict management; Decision making; Diversity citizenship; Problem analysis; Self-management; Team membership; Technical proficiency. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render general administration support services; Provide financial and supply chain administration support services; Manage and control flow of documents; Manage assets register; Render secretarial and logistical administrative support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Kgafela Tel No: (012) 315 1042 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MASTER, MR3- MR5 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R260 928 – R926 193 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 Ref No: 22/67/MAS Cape Town (X1 Post) 
Master of the High Court Ref No: 22/71/MAS Kimberley (X1 Post) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or four years recognized legal qualification; At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Compliance Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislation; Experience in the functional field and services provided by Master’s of the High Court. Skills and Competencies: Estate duties; Case flow management; Trust; Administration of estates; Legal research and drafting; Planning and organizing; Dispute Resolution; Time management; Communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and independently in a highly pressurized environment. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage the administration of Deceased Estates, Insolvent Estates, Trust and Curatorship; Provide strategic direction to the office; Monitor the implementation of departmental policy, procedures and legislations; Manage the operations regarding the Guardian’s Funds and resources in the office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Maeko Tel No: (012) 315 1996 
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. 
Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference. 
 
 
 
 
 
COURT INTERMEDIARY REF NO: 22/30/KZN 
SALARY : R321 543 – R378 765 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Magistrate Court, Maphumulo 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three year Bachelor Degree/ National Diploma academic qualification in one of the following fields; teaching, Social work/ family counselling, child care and youth development, paediatrics, psychiatry, clinical counselling, educational psychologist. Applicants must be duly registered with the relevant professional/ scientific organization/body in their field of specialization. Minimum of three years’ working experience in the applicable field. Experience in working with different types of disabilities, exposure to court procedure, court etiquette, legal terms and terminology and functions of courts will be added advantages Knowledge of the relevant legal and regulatory framework (Constitution of RSA, 1996; Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977), particularly sections 153, 158 and 170A of the Act; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007); Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005); Domestic Violence Act (Act No 116 of 1998); Proficiency in the following languages: English and IsiZulu. Skills and Competencies: Communication and empathic listening skills (with children, persons; with mental disabilities and other traumatized witnesses).Trauma and basic counseling skills; interpersonal skills; Customer focus and responsiveness; Administrative skills; Computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel); Problem solving and decision making skills. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide intermediary services to children, persons with mental disabilities and other traumatised witnesses; Provide specialized child language and disability services; Maintain intermediary room by ensuring that the equipment of the private testifying room is always in good order; Provide support services to witnesses and make appropriate referrals, where necessary; Render administration support services in court; Assist children to testify with the aid of anatomically-detailed dolls. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000 
APPLICATIONS : Quote the relevant reference number and direct your application to: the Regional Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place off Anton Lembede Street, Durban 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 22/31/KZN 
SALARY : R321 543 – R378 765 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Magistrate Court, Verulam 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three year Bachelor`s degree /National Diploma in Administration or relevant equivalent qualification and at least three years relevant experience in Court and Office Administration; Knowledge of the PFMA, DFI, BAS and JYP other applicable legislation; Knowledge of Human Resource, Asset, Facility and Risk Management; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Good communication (written and verbal); Continual learning and information search; Good interpersonal relations; Public Management; Leadership, organizational and problem solving skills; Customer orientation; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Able to work accurately under pressure and work independently; Attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Assist the sections related to Family Courts, Human Resources and Supply Chain Management; Manage finances of the office (Third Party Funds and Vote Account); Manage the criminal and civil court administration sections; Compile and analyse statistics to show performance and trends; Provide effective people management ; 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 justice; Implement Departmental policies; Perform any other duties as directed by the Supervisor / Court Manager or Area Court Manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms V. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000 
APPLICATIONS : Quote the relevant reference number and direct your application to: the Regional Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000 or physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban 
 
 
 
 
 
ESTATE CONTROLLER EC1 (X6 POSTS) 
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: Kimberley Ref No: 22/69/MAS: Kimberley (X2 Posts) 
Master of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 22/72/MAS (X4 Posts) 
 
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; Consult with stakeholders in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of services; Prepare all monthly management and court reports in the prescribed formats. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Maeko Tel No: (012) 315 1996 
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. Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference.