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ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Family Advocate LP7-8 with Ref No: 67/19/FA/WC, Centre: Office of the Family Advocate, Worcester, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 dated 06 September 2019, the Requirements for the post of in terms of Admittance should be read as follows: Admitted as an Advocate. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
 
 
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 23 September 2019 
 
 
NOTE: Interested applicants may visit the following website: www.justice.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za to view the full job specification of the above positions. Applications must be submitted on 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 certified copies of qualifications, identity document and 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. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin. 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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FAMILY ADVOCATE LP 7/8 REF NO: 67/19/FA/WC 
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: Office of the Family Advocate, Worcester 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An LLB Degree or recognized four 4 year legal qualification; At least five 5 years appropriate post qualification; litigation/ legal experience; Admitted as an Advocate or qualify to be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court; The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; A valid driver’s license; Afrikaans would be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Litigation; Advocacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; 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 Institute enquires to ascertain the best interest of the minor child by means of ADR procedures and evaluation; Liaise with Judges, Attorneys, Psychologist, Social Workers and other relevant professionals; Furnish the court with recommendations on any matter concerning the welfare of a minor child involved in a pending matter; Attend to Hague matters when delegated to do so; accordance with relevant legislation; Report to the Senior Family Advocate/ Principal Family Advocate; Endorse settlement agreements or commenting thereon Promoting access to the Family Advocate services and create public awareness; Attend to relevant circuit courts within the province. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Advocate S Ebrahim Tel No: (021) 426 1216 
APPLICATIONS: Please forward your application to: Regional Head: Private Bag X 9171 Cape Town 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House Floor Cape Town. 
 
NOTE: Applicants are required to attach service certificates to determine salary in accordance to experience. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE REF NO: 19/68/FS 
SALARY: R733 257 - R821 052 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package).The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Regional Office, Bloemfontein 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Three year Bachelor`s Degree /National Diploma in Public Administration or equivalent NQF level 6: Three 3 years management experience; Three 3 years’ experience in office and district administration; A valid driver’s license; knowledge of public Service Regulations, and PFMA, Knowledge of departmental finance instructions, prescripts and delegations. Skills and competencies: Computer literacy MS Office Excel; Presentations; Excellent communication skills written and verbal; strong leadership skills; Strategic capabilities; Report writing. 
 
DUTIES: Key performance Areas: Exercise quality assurance service over administration duties related to all resources i.e. Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Court operations; Co-ordinate strategic and business planning processes as well as the facilities, physical resources, information and communication related to courts; Manage assessment of physical resources; compile annual performance and statutory reports to the relevant users; Develop and implement customer service improvement strategies; manage misconduct and maladministration investigations; provide effective people management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms N 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 
 


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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 34/19/NC 
SALARY: R316 791 – R373 167 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate office Richmond 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three 3 year National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/Management or relevant equivalent qualification; 3 years relevant experience in Office and District Administration and Departmental Financial Management systems; Experience in Vote and Trust Account will be an added advantage; Valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Supervisory skills; Computer literacy MS Office, MS Excel; Excellent communication skills written and verbal; Good interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Control documents; Draft correspondence with members of the public, other organizations and other state departments; Render advice/assistance on a wide spectrum of matters within occupational class context, e.g. the interpreting of statutes/provisions, budgeting, maintenance, legal advice, planning actions and special projects; Facilitate training and development of clerical personnel; Custody of reserve stock.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr R. Muller Tel No: (053) 8021300 
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Regional 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. Email or faxed applications will not be considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 24/18/NC 
Re-advertisement; candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply 
SALARY: R257 508 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Springbok Magistrates Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the field of languages and minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting; OR Grade 12 with ten year’s practical experience in court interpreting; Driver’s license will be an added advantage; Knowledge of Legislation which governs transparency and confidentiality in the Public Service (Act 2 of 2000) as amended. Language Requirements: isiXhosa, Setswana, English, Afrikaans are compulsory. Sesotho or isiZulu or proficiency in any official language will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Excellent communication, Listening, Inter- personal relations. Problem solving; Planning and organizing and Analytical thinking skills; Time management; Confidentiality and ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: To interpret in court of Law (Civil and Criminal matters: To interpret in small claims courts; Interpret in pre- trail proceedings and consultations; Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during Court proceedings and , pre-trail, consultation, quasi and judicial. Interpret non-verbal gesture, dramatization and confessions. Ensure that subordinates conclude performance agreements. Review performance agreements and give feed back to Court Interpreters. Collect, monitor interpreting register, calculate and compile statistics; Making arrangements for foreign languages interpreters in consultation with the Prosecutor; To perform a variety of routine interpreting duties related to the Core function of the Department. To attend to all other duties assigned to him / her from time to time and to assist with the necessary Administrative duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms. C Mashibini Tel No: (053) 802 1300 
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Regional 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. Email or faxed applications will not be considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 19/ 69 /FS 
SALARY: R257 508 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate’s Office, Thaba Nchu Cluster 
 
REQUIREMENTSGrade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the field of languages and minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting; OR Grade 12 with ten year’s practical experience in court interpreting. Driver’s license will be an added advantage; Knowledge of Legislation which governs transparency and confidentiality in the Public Service (Act 2 of 2000) as amended. Skills and Competences: Excellent communication, Listening, Inter-personal relations, Problem solving, Planning and organising and Analytical thinking skills; Time management Confidentiality and ability to work under pressure. Language Proficiency: Thaba Nchu Cluster: English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana and IsiXhosa. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: To interpret in court of Law (Civil and Criminal matters; Entering of criminal cases in the criminal record book / register; to interpret in small claims courts. Interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations; Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during Court proceedings, pre-trial, consultation, quasi and judicial. Interpret non-verbal gesture, dramatization and confessions. Ensure that subordinates conclude performance agreements. Review performance and give feed back to Court Interpreters. Collect, monitor interpreting register, calculate and compile statistics; Making arrangements for foreign languages interpreters in consultation with the Prosecutor. To perform a variety of routine interpreting duties related to the Core function of the Department. To attend to all other duties that can be assigned to him/her from time to time and to assist with the necessary Administrative duties. 
 
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 at 53 Colonial Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9300.