The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
Remuneration: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
- Court Interpreter
No of Posts: x14
Centre:
- Magistrate Office: Queenstown Ref No: 14/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Adelaide Ref No: 15/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office; Aliwal North Ref No: 16/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Elliotdale Ref No: 17/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Uitenhage Ref No: 18/26EC (X2 Posts)
- Magistrate Office: Centane Ref No: 19/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: New Brighton Ref No: 20/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Umtata Ref No: 21/26EC (X3 Posts)
- Magistrate Office: Maclear Ref No: 22/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort Ref No: 23/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office Ermelo Ref No: 2025/57/MP (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- NQF level 4 / Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages; Language Requirements: Eastern Cape: preference will be given to languages used in area (Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho) as well as sign language. Ermelo: IsiXhosa; IsiZulu; A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.
Duties:
- Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of statistics.
Enquiries:
- Eastern Cape: Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
- Mpumalanga Mr. LT Mndebele at 078 802 0880
Applications:
- Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London
- Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X 11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank centre ,4th floor building, Nelspruit 1200
- Administration Clerk
No. of Posts: x13
Centre:
- Magistrate Office: Sterkspruit Ref No: 1/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Queenstown Ref No: 2/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Kirkwood Ref No: 3/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Keiskammahoek Ref No: 4/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Flagstaf Ref No: 5/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Cofimvaba Ref No: 6/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Qumbu Ref No: 7/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Nerina House Ref No: 8/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Libode Ref No: 9/26EC (X1 Post)
- Master of The High Court: Grahamstown Ref No: 10/26EC (X1 Post)
- Provincial Office: East London Ref No: 11/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort Ref No: 12/26EC (X1 Post)
- State Attorney Kimberley Ref No: 39/25/NC/SA-KIM (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organizing skills.; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Good interpersonal relations; Attention to detail.
Duties:
- Key Performance Areas: Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.
Enquiries:
- Eastern Cape: Ms. C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
- Northern Cape: Ms K. Fritz Tel No: (053) 802 1308
Applications:
- Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London
- Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: Postal address: The Provincial 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
Note:
- Northern Cape: Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current postal service challenges.
- Messenger
No. of Posts: x4
Remuneration: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum.
Centre:
- Magistrate Office: Bizana Ref No: 24/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Centane Ref No: 25/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Tsolo Ref No: 26/26EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Elliotdqle Ref No: 27/26EC (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Grade 10 / Abet level 4 qualification; A valid drivers’ licence. Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal skills; Creative thinking; Customer service orientation; Problem analysis; Self-management; Self-management; Ability to work in a Team; Technical proficiency.
Duties:
- Key Performance Areas: Render Driver / Messenger support services; Collect correspondence, Distribute mail and parcels to the various offices; Collect documents from respective government institutions; Transport officials to various destinations; Render Clerical support services.
Enquiries: Mr, W Ndamase Tel No: (043) 702 702 7000/7133
Applications:
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London
Note: Separate application must be made quoting relevant reference number.
Applications:
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment here or alternatively the address specified in each post.
Best Before: 09 February 2026
Note: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet 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. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current post office challenges. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. 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 only when shortlisted. 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.
