DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE REF NO: 102/22/WC 
SALARY : R744 255 – R876 705 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Provincial Office: Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS A three (3) year National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in Public Administration or equivalent qualification; Three (3) years’ managerial experience in office and district administration; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Job knowledge; Acceptance of responsibility; Planning and execution; Reliability; Taking initiative; Interpersonal relations. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Coordinate administrative assessment of all court houses. Coordinate quality assurance assessments at the sub-offices to determine whether the work is being done according to legislation and prescripts; Implement Ad hoc services; Conduct assessment of all physical resources; Conduct investigations in respect of all misconduct and maladministration; Provide effective people management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Bekwa Tel No: 021 462 5471 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X 9171, Cape Town, 8000, OR Physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town. 
FOR ATTENTION : Ms L Keyster 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COURT MANAGER REF NO: 2022/209/GP 
SALARY : R477 090 – R561 981 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Magistrate: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate National Diploma/ Degree qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Public Administration/ Management/ Law/ Legal studies or field of study or equivalent legal qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in court management environment with a minimum of 2 years as a supervisor or team leader; Knowledge and experience in office and district administration; Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA); Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Account; A valid driver’s license. 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; Planning and organizing; Problem solving; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate and manage the financial; Human resource; Risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic and business planning processes; Manage the facility, physical resources, information and communication related to courts; Lead and manage the transformation of the office; Compile an analyze court statistics to show performance and trends; Support case flow management at the court; Compile annual performance and statutory reports to the relevant users; Develop and implement customer service improvements; Manage service level agreements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 or Physical Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, Corner Pritchard and Kruis street, Johannesburg. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 2022/208/GP 
SALARY : R321 543 – R378 765 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : Magistrate Court: Kagiso 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Three year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Public Management or equivalent; 3 years Administration experience; Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management; Knowledge of Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account), Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), BAS and Justice Yellow Pages (JYP); Budget control, Asset, Facility Management and PFMA. Skills And Competencies: People Management; Computer Literacy (Microsoft packages); Good communication skills (written and verbal); Organizing and problem solving skills; Sound leadership and management skills; Good interpersonal relations. 
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Co-ordinate and manage the financial and human resources of the office; Co-ordinate and manage risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic and business planning processes; Manage the Criminal and Civil Court Administration Section, section related to Family Court, Supply Chain; Manage Third Party Funds and Vote Accounts for the office; Co-ordinate, manage and administer support services to Case Flow Management and other court users. 
 
ENQUIRIES Ms. V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000 
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 or Physical address: The Provincial Office: Gauteng, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner Chambers, Corner Pritchard and Kruis street, Johannesburg. 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK: CREDITORS REF NO: 22/262/CFO 
SALARY : R261 372 – R307 890 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 with Accounting as a passed subject with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in financial administration of which 3 years must be in Creditors OR 3 years relevant qualification with a minimum of 3 years relevant creditors/ financial administration experience; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations; Knowledge of Financial Operating System BAS and JYP. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (Ms Excel); Communication (verbal and written) skills; Planning and organizing; Supervisory skills; Financial administration; Basic numeracy skills; Accuracy.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Supervise and verify creditor’s files; Verify and consolidate progress reports on a monthly basis; Attend to higher level queries from Suppliers/ Offices; Supervise human resources/ staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. J. Maluleke Tel No: (012) 315 1090 
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: Mthatha Ref No: 22/252/MAS 
Master of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 22/264/MAS 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
ESTATE CONTROLLER EC1 REF NO: 22/266/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: Bisho 
 
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.