DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: MASTERS OPERATIONS REF NO: 21/13/MAS
Re-Advertisement, Applicants who previously applied should re-apply)
SALARY : R1 251 183 – R1 495 956 per annum (All inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB degree or recognized four years legal qualification NQF7; 5 years proven experience in the related Master’s environment; 5 years of experience at Senior Management level; NSG pre-entry certificate for SMS level is required; Sound knowledge and experience in insolvencies and liquidations, trusts, curatorship, wills and practicalities of the administration of estates and the Guardian’s Fund is a requirement; 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; Sound understanding of the financial and legal aspects of the Master’s environment.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage and provide corporate governance to operations in terms of the enabling legislations; Manage policy development and strategy; Manage research on the Master’s processes; Manage and co-ordinate projects; Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S Maeko Tel No: (012) 315 1996
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-13-MAS@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
STATE LAW ADVISER LP7- LP8 REF NO: 21/07/SLA
SALARY : R763 212 – R1 266 156. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
CENTRE : Office of The Chief State Law Adviser: Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; At least 5 years appropriate post qualification litigation/advisory experience; Admission as an Advocate or Attorney; Experience in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and legislative drafting; Advocacy; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Litigation skills; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Planning and organizing skills; Analytical and report writing skills.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Scrutinize, redraft and certify Draft Bills of all National Departments with regard to their constitutionality, quality, drafting form, style for approval and introduction; Appear before and provide legal and legislative drafting services at committees of both houses of parliament; Write legal opinions for all departments of state in the national, provincial and local sphere of government and other organs of state; Scrutinize and provide opinions on all draft international agreements and subordinate legislation referred to the office; Mediate disputes by identifying issues, developing options, considering alternatives and advising on the process of mediation; Advise and draft legal documents that provide clear motivation/ justification; Perform any functions assigned to the office by the national executive.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Leshilo Tel No: (012) 357–8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-07-SLA@Justice.gov.za.
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 
SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6) REF NO: 21/06/SA
SALARY : R510 432 – R1 192 947 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Polokwane
 
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At least 4 years appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A thorough knowledge of legal practice, office management, accounting systems and trust accounts; The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; Conveyancing experience; A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Accuracy and attention to detail.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims, CCMA, Tax and Tax tribunals; Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries, conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental arbitration, register trust and debt collection training to other professional staff; Provide supervision and training to other professional staff.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M. Kooko Tel No: (012) 315 1164
APPLICATIONS : A current certificate of good standing from the relevant Law Society must accompany the application. Email Address: DOJ21-06-SA@Justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
 
 
 
 
SENIOR AUDITOR: GENERAL ASSURANCE REF NO: 21/11/IA
SALARY : R376 596 – R443 601 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Regional Office: East London
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree or National Diploma with majors in Auditing/Internal Auditing and Accounting; At least 3 years’ experience in Internal Auditing of which one year should be as a team leader or potential to lead a team and/or completion of the General Internal Auditing (including IAT Learnership – 3 years) Learnership from the IIA plus 2 year internal audit experience; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) , PAIA and IIA standards; Knowledge of Prevention and Combating Corruption Activities Act; A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Research and analytical skills; Report writing skills; Interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail; Planning and organizing; Computer literacy (MS word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel); Communication (written and verbal) skills.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit plans; Evaluate the departments controls/objectives to determine effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits; Conduct performance and general assurance services in the department; Review, collect information and compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee; Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Modibane Tel No: (012) 315 1668
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application: Email Address: DOJ21-11-IA@Justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 
INTERNAL AUDITOR REF NO: 21/12/IA
SALARY : R316 791 – R373 167 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Regional Office: Bloemfontein
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three (3) year Degree or National Diploma with majors in Auditing/Internal Auditing and Accounting; At least 1 year experience in Internal Auditing (includes internship/learnership); Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act; Successful candidates will be required to complete a security clearance; In-depth knowledge of the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal); Financial Management; Computer skills; Planning and organizing; Programme & project management; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team; Client orientation and customer focus; Research skills.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide inputs in conducting risk assessments; Assist in planning audits assignments and conduct ad-hoc assignments for review by management; Prepare audit programmes together with the Audit Manager; Gather adequate, competent and useful audit evidence; Prepare draft reports to be reviewed by management; Conduct ad-hoc assignments and follow up audits; Assist in the administration of the Internal Audit activities.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms MD Modibane Tel No: (012) 315 1886
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-12-IA@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
 
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: CMC 1 REF NO: 21/10/HR
SALARY : R257 508 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : A 3 years Degree or National Diploma at NQF level 6 in HRM or equivalent qualification; Minimum of 1 year experience in Human Resource Management within the Public Service; Knowledge of Persal and relevant HR prescripts especially in relation to recruitment and selection in the Public Service. Skills and Competencies: Organizing skills; Analytical and decision-making skills; Conceptualization skills; Good computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Communication skills (verbal and advanced written); Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people; Good intuition and understanding of people’s qualities; Accuracy and attention to detail.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render all administrative recruitment functions for the respective client branch while implementing best recruitment practices; Conduct all relevant recruitment processes to fill advertised vacancies in accordance with relevant departmental and Public Service prescripts; Obtain, record recruitment and vacancy information regarding recruitment within required timeframes; Perform public service benefit function and implement performance management incentives according to Public Service prescripts; Arrange and facilitate the security clearance of shortlisted candidates.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Maluleke Tel No: (012) 315 1090
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-10-HR@justice.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN REF NO: 21/08/SLA
SALARY : R257 508 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of The Chief State Law Adviser: Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : 3 years relevant Degree in Library or equivalent qualification; Experience in Library; Knowledge and experience of electronic information resources and online retrieval skills; Experience in a law or legal library will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal & written); Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Customer orientation; Research and planning skills.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage the library books, serial collections and physical maintenance ; Maintain library statistics and the central legal register; Insert replacement pages in the loose-leaf publications, statutes of RSA, bind and index bills; Conduct literature searches on Internet, Sabinet and Jutastat; Conduct reactive/ proactive research on client’s requests; Oversee descriptive cataloguing, classification of books and serials.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Leshilo Tel No: (012) 357 8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-08-SLA@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ACCOUNTING CLERK REF NO: 21/03/SA
SALARY : R257 508 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Johannesburg
 
REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 certificate or equivalent; 3-5 years’ experience required. Skills and Competencies: Planning and organization; Interpersonal relations; Good verbal written communication skills; Ability to perform routine tasks.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Supervise and render financial accounting transactions; Manage and perform capturing and verification of invoices; Manage and perform bookkeeping support services; Render a budget support services; Provide effective people management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. E. Seerane Tel No: (012) 315 1780
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-03-SA@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
 
 
 
LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: ISIZULU REF NO: 21/04/SLA
SALARY : R257 508 – R303 339 per annum all inclusive. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Office of The Chief State Law Adviser: Cape Town
 
REQUIREMENTS : A three-year tertiary qualification majoring in IsiZulu or an equivalent qualification; Experience in working as Language Practitioner in IsiZulu will be an added advantage; A legal background will be an added advantage; Knowledge of other languages coupled with a practical understanding of the law. Skills and Competencies: Presentation skills; Language proficiency; Communications skills; Computer literacy; Translations skills; Ability to work under pressure.
 
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Translate legislation from English to IsiZulu in accordance with instructions issued by State departments and guidelines issued by Parliament and the Cabinet; Edit Legislation in IsiZulu; Assist the office to develop legal terminology in IsiZulu for use in legislation; Interact with PANSALB and other relevant stakeholders involved in promoting the use of all official languages; Assist with the promotion and development of IsiZulu as an official language; Provide language quality control mechanisms in respect of legislation; Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior Legislative Language Practitioner.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Leshilo Tel No: (012) 357–8240
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email Address: DOJ21-04-SLA@justice.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.