DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Visionary leadership, analytical thinking and lateral thinking; Strong strategic management and the ability work and interface constructively with key stakeholders in the justice sector including the Judiciary and the legal profession; Appreciation of broad based economic empowerment principles; Ability to initiate interprets and translates national policies for implementation; Programme and project management; Financial and people management; Change management.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Marshal the resources of the DOJ&CD to effectively advise, support and assist the Minister in the execution of the mandate of the Justice portfolio; Oversee the management and administration of the Department through the provision of strategic leadership on Legislative Development, Court Administration and Master of the High Court Service; Oversee the promotion and the implementation of legislation and programmes advancing the constitution, constitution democracy and human rights and values; Oversee the provision of State Law Advisory and Litigation services; Ensure effective corporate governance through financial management, risk management, audit, systems and procedures.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr D Mpholo ((012) 357 8688
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.
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CORPORATE SERVICES
NOTE: (This post is a re-advertisement, those who have applied before need not apply because they will be considered during the short-listing).
REFERENCE: 19/179/HR
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
SALARY: R1 521 591 – R1 714 074 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) and Post- Graduate Degree (NQF 8) in Management Science, Social Science; Business Administration/Management or Public Management/Administration; 8 years of experience at a senior management level; Extensive knowledge of the statutory framework that informs activities of the Department; Broad knowledge and understanding of Government policies.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Oversee the provision of human resources management customer management services; Oversee the provision of human resources policy and strategy services; Oversee the provision of justice related functional training and capacity building; Oversee the provision of public education and communication services; Oversee the provision of access to information and records management; Manage and facilitate the implementation and maintenance of ICT business solution and applications; Manage and provide ICT infrastructure and service management; Oversee the provision of safety and security management in the Justice Cluster.
 
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms R Roos ( (012) 315 1159
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.
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF MASTER
NOTE: (This post is a re-advertisement, those who have applied before need not apply because they will be considered during the short-listing).
REFERENCE: 19/176/MAS
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
SALARY: R1 521 591 – R1 714 074 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate LLB Degree or recognized 4-year legal qualification (NQF level 8); 8 years of experience at a senior management level of which 5 years should be in the management of deceased estates, insolvencies and trusts; Knowledge of all spheres of law including interpretation of statutes, administrative law, law of contracts and asset forfeiture; Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Provide strategic leadership to the Office of the Master of the High Court; Formulate policy, strategy and facilitate operational risk management across the Master of the High Court; Manage and provide corporate governance to the Master of the High Court’s operations in terms of the enabling legislations; Facilitate and manage the stakeholder relations for the Masters Branch; Manage the finance of the Branch as delegated; Provide effective people management.
 
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr. S Maeko Tel ( (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.
 

 
 
 
STATE ATTORNEY: (08 POSTS)
NOTE: (This post is a re-advertisement, those who have applied before need not apply because they will be considered during the short-listing).
REFERENCE: 19/180/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: PRETORIA (1)
REFERENCE: 19/181/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: DURBAN (1)
REFERENCE: 19/183/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: EAST LONDON (1)
REFERENCE: 19/184/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: BLOEMFONTEIN (1)
REFERENCE: 19/185/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: JOHANNESBURG (1)
REFERENCE: 19/186/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: NELSPRUIT (1)
REFERENCE: 19/182/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: CAPE TOWN (1)
REFERENCE: 19/197/SA: CENTRE: STATE ATTORNEY: NORTHERN CAPE (1)
SALARY: R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
 
REQUIREMENTS: An LLB or Four year recognized legal qualification at NQF 7; 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level; Minimum of 8 years litigation experience; Admission as an Attorney; Administrative and management experience.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Legal research and drafting; Computer literacy (MS Office share point portal, MS Outlook, JutaStat); Communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to motivate and direct people; Creative and analytical thinking; Strategic leadership capability; Performance Management; Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making; Project management, Research and Development; Knowledge Management; Change management; Financial management.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of the strategic and annual performance plans; Manage and facilitate the provision of representation of government on all legal and litigation matters including debt collection; Manage and facilitate the provision of conveyancing and notarial services; Manage and facilitate drafting and provision of legal opinions and contracts; Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms. K. Ngomani ( (012) 357 8661
 
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference
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: 0001.
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN
REF NO: 20/01/HR
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE: PRETORIA
SALARY: R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
 
REQUIREMENTS: A Degree in Management Services/ Organisation and Work study, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Production / Operations Management/ or any related NQF 7 qualification; 6 years’ experience in Organisational Development and Design of which 5 years must be at a middle/senior managerial level; Understanding of Diversity Management, Public service Regulations and Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of Organizational Design, Development and Change Management; A valid driver’s license.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and leadership; Programme and project management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; People management and empowerment; Client orientation and customer focus; Communication skills; Honesty and integrity.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Oversee organizational design and post establishment processes; Facilitate business process re-engineering, norms and standards procedures; Manage the provision of strategy and legislative support; Evaluate and monitor change management interventions; Manage corporate related function.
 
NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ENQUIRIES: MS. E. Zeekoei ( (012) 315 1436
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
REF NO: 20/02/HR
CENTRE: NATIONAL OFFICE
SALARY: R1 057 326 – R1 245 495 per annum (All inclusive). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
 
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Labour Relations/ Human Resource or any other related qualification; 3 years’ experience working in Employee Relations; At least 6 years’ human resource experience of which 5 years must be at middle/senior management level; Knowledge of legislation, prescripts and frameworks of the Department; A valid driver’s license.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms E Zeekoei ( (012) 315 1436
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
COURT MANAGER
REF NO: 20/04/KZN
CENTRE: MAGISTRATE’S OFFICE, VERULAM
SALARY: R470 040 – R553 677 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
 
REQUIREMENTS: A 3 year qualification in Administration and/or a National Diploma in Service Management (NQF Level 5) plus module in Case Flow Management or equivalent qualification; At least 3 year’s managerial or supervisory experience; 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; Experience in the Court environment will be an added advantage; A valid driver’s license.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership and management capabilities; Strategic capabilities; Good communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage courts within Ethekwini Metro; Co-ordinate and manage the financial, human resources, 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; Manage the projects intended to improve court Compile and analyse 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 improvement management; Manage service level agreements.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso ( (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
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR1 –MR5)
REF NO: 20/08/KZN
CENTRE: MAGISTRATE COURT UMBUMBULU
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.
 
REQUIREMENTS: LLB degree or recognized 4-year legal qualification. Basic knowledge and understanding of legal research principles. Basic understanding of drafting legal documents. Knowledge of legal proceedings relevant to mediation, arbitration and conciliation. Knowledge of the maintenance system
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Communication Skills (verbal & written); Loyalty, honesty, Ability to work under pressure; Planning and organizing; Good interpersonal relations; Attention to detail; Customer care; Computer literacy.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 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.T. Mlandeliso ( (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.

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CLOSING DATE: 10 FEBRUARY 2020

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& CV must be accompanied by original certified copies of qualifications and identity document. A driver’s licence must be attached if indicated as a requirement. 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 exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV.

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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process. 
 
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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