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ERRATUM: Kindly note that the Posts of Senior Court Interpreter with Ref No: 19/69/FS; Centre: Magistrate’s Office, Thaba Nchu Cluster and Senior Court Interpreter with Ref No: 24/18/NC; Centre: Springbok Magistrates Office, advertised in Public Vacancy Circular 31 dated 30 August 2019. Please note that the requirements of the two posts have been amended as follows: 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. The Department also inserted similar post sin this Circular. 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 : 16 September 2019
 
 
NOTE: 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. 
 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REF NO: 119/19EC 
SALARY: R733 257 – R863 748 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Regional Office, East London 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Three year Bachelor`s degree /National Diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent applicable qualification (NQF level 6/7); Six years’ experience in Human Resources Management; Three (3) years management experience; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, BAS and Persal); Planning and organizing skills; Interpersonal relations and communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to work independently in a highly pressurized environment; Ability to interpret and apply policies; Creative skills; Ability to solve problems. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Provide guidance to managers and employees of Labour Relations procedures and all Human Resource practices, Develop, manage, implement and monitoring of the EE strategy, plan and report for the region, Facilitate employee relations and employment equity in the Region; Handle labour disputes, misconducts and grievances; Coordinate the management of strike actions; Represent the Regional Office in National Labour Relations structures; Represent the Department in arbitrations and conciliation matters; Provide training and advocacy on labour related matters in the region; Facilitate the maintenance of discipline. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Hattingh Tel No: (043) 702 7000 
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200. 
 
 
 
 
 
COURT MANAGER REF NO: 118/19EC 
SALARY: R470 040 – R553 677 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate, Port Alfred 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three (3) year qualification in Administration (NQF 6) and/or National Diploma in Service Management (NQF Level 5) plus the module in Case Flow Management or equivalent relevant qualification; At least three (3) years managerial or supervisory experience; Knowledge and experience in office and district administration; Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act (PFMA); Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Account; A valid driver’s license; Experience in the court environment will be an added advantage; Skills and Competencies: Strong Leadership and management capabilities; Strategic capabilities; Good communication (verbal and written). 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Arears: Co-ordinate and manage the financial, human resources of the office as well as risk and security in the court. Manage strategic and business planning processes. Manage the facility, Physical resources, information and communication related to courts. Implement the department policies at the courts; Compile an analyze court statistics to show performance trends. Support Case Flow Management at the court; Develop and implement customer service improvement strategies. Lead and manage the transformation of the office. Manage the project intended to improve court management; Communication and relations with the internal and external stake holders. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Hattingh Tel No: (043) 702 7000 
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: THIRD PARTY FUNDS REF NO: 19/86/KZN 
SALARY: R376 596 – R443 601 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Regional Office, Durban 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Degree/National Diploma in Financial Management or equivalent qualification; A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a financial accounting/management environment, of which two (2) years must be at a supervisory/junior management level; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations; Knowledge and experience of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and its Third Party Fund functions and services; Experience and knowledge on the MojaPay (SAP) system; Knowledge of GRAP/GAAP, accrual accounting as well as modified cash and cash accounting; A valid driver’s license. The following will serve as recommendations: Knowledge of the Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI). Skills and Competencies: Planning and organizing; Problem solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Computer literacy (MS Office); Communication skills (verbal and written); Assertiveness; Accuracy and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Ensure effective management of staff; Report and liaise with Court and Office Managers on all TPF related matters; Provide training on MOJAPAY(SAP) system and other financial procedures within TPF; Provide TPF AFS project support and implementation thereof; Check documentation for the write-off irrecoverable deferred fines; Consolidate all TPF information; Assist with TPF Audit readiness and facilitation; Provide inputs on any improvements in financial systems, processes and procedures; Perform other ad-hoc function as required. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J.N. Mdaka 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: 33/19/NC 
SALARY: R316 791 – R373 167 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate Office Mothibistad 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 19/87/KZN 
SALARY: R316 791 – R373 167 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate Court, Ladysmith 
 
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: Control 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; Draft and submit memoranda and reports; General supervision of administrative staff; Implement formal and informal disciplinary matters; Compile and analyze statistics to show performance and trends; Check diverse documents and work performance of co-workers for completion and correctness; Manage and maintain prescripts related to the functions of the DOJCD and Public Service in general; Train and develop staff; 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. Act on a higher level as and when required to do so. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms CS Sikhonde 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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: NQF Level 4 / Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF Level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at level 5; Proficiency in English; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages, NQF Three (3) years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter; Driver’s licence 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 
 
REQUIREMENTS: NQF Level 4 / Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF Level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at level 5; Proficiency in English; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages, NQF Three (3) years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter; Driver’s licence 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. 
 
 

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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER REF 19/88/KZN 
SALARY: R257 508 - R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Regional Office, Durban 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification; Three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources in the Public Sector. Recommendation: Extensive knowledge of Persal system and successful completion of Persal introduction and Persal Administration courses. Experience on leave management will serve as an advantage; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Excellent Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (Ms. Word and Excel), Good interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to analyse large volumes of data. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Respond to verbal and written enquiries related to Human Resources Service Benefits. Provide monthly statistics of HR functions within Service Benefits and analyze Reports. Supervise the capturing of leave and the leave compliance throughout the Region. Check and approve transactions on ITIRELE and PERSAL. Assist Offices and Courts regarding leave matters and provide trouble shooting methods. Conduct training and workshops on leave matters. Provide in-service training to sub-ordinates within the leave section. Conduct leaves audits every quarter; Provide PERSAL Controller and PERSAL End-User assistance and training throughout the Region. Analyze reports and provide expert advice on improvements. Provide general administrative support and efficient resource management and administration. Supervise the implementation of Human Resource functions. Appoint and terminate users. Allocate functions to users; Link users and revisers; Request for persal reports. Facilitate requests from National Persal Controller to correct exceptions on persal system. Provide training to users. Facilitate training nominations with National Office. Conduct audits of user profiles. Assist users with persal queries. Reset passwords; Maintain user database as well as declarations. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J.N. Mdaka 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 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 19/89/KZN 
SALARY: R257 508 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate’s Court, Pinetown 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication (written and verbal); Good interpersonal relations; Able to work independently and under pressure; Attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Control of the sections related to Family court and Supply Chain management, H.R, Manage the criminal and civil court administration sections; Draft and submit memoranda and reports; General supervision of administrative staff and implement formal and informal disciplinary matters; Compile and analyse statistics to show performance and trends; Check diverse documents and work performance of co-workers for completion and correctness; Manage and maintain prescripts related to the functions of the DOJCD and Public Service in general; Train and develop staff; 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MASTER, MR3- MR5 REF NO: 19/124/MAS 
SALARY: R257 073 – R912 504 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTREMaster of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg 
 
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; Ensure that departmental policy, procedures and legislations are implemented; Manage the operations regarding the Guardian’s Funds and resources in the office; Ensure continuous quality improvement of processes and policies. 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAINTENANCE OFFICER MR1- MR5 REF NO: 19/90/KZN 
SALARY: R198 411 – R480 921 per annum. (Salary will be determined in accordance with experience as per OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Magistrate Court Durban 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An LLB Degree or recognized 4 year legal qualification. Knowledge of the maintenance system and family law matters. Knowledge of Maintenance Act (Act 99/1998); A valid driver’s Licence. Skills And Competencies: Basic knowledge and understanding of legal research principles; Basic understanding of drafting legal documents that provides Clear motivation; Knowledge of legal proceedings relevant to mediation, arbitration and conciliation; Ability to work under pressure; Communication skills (verbal and written); Planning and organizing; Good interpersonal relations; Attention to detail; Customer care; Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Manage Perform duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer for offices under Ethekwini Metro; Perform duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Obtain financial information for the purposes of maintenance enquiries; Guide maintenance investigators in the performance of their functions; Appear in the Maintenance Court and conduct proceedings in terms of the Maintenance Act; Implement Bench Orders. 
 
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 (X4 POSTS) 
SALARY: R198 411 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. 
CENTRE: Cape Town Ref No: 19/125/MAS (X2 Posts) 
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: 19/126/MAS (X2 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, Curatorship’s, 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. 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.