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.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Remuneration: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum
- Administrative Officer
No. of Posts: x5
Centre:
- Kimberley Magistrate Office Ref No: 15/25/NC/KIM (X1 Post); (This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
- Kimberley Family Law Centre Ref No: 43/25/NC/KIM-FLC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Upington Ref No: 44/25/NC/UPT (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office, Carnarvon Ref No: 45/25/NC/CAR (X1 Post)
- Office: Pretoria: Ref No: 2025/99/GP (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Three-year National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/ Public Management or equivalent; Three (3) years administration experience; Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management and Risk Management; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Knowledge of Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account); Departmental Financial Instructions, BAS and Justice Yellow Pages; Knowledge of Case Flow Management will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Computer Literacy (Microsoft packages); Organizing and problem-solving skills; Sound leadership and management skills; Good interpersonal relations; People Management.
Enquiries:
- Northern Cape: Ms K. Fritz Tel No: (053) 8021300
- Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Applications:
Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: 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
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional 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
- Principal Court Interpreter
Ref No: 2025/95/GP
Centre: Magistrate Office: Germiston
Requirements:
- NQF level 4/Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF Level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5; Five years of practical experience as a Court Interpreter with a minimum two years supervisory experience; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license. Language requirements: English, Sepedi/Sesotho, IsiZulu and Tshivenda. Skills and Competencies: Communications skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy, Analytical Thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure; Art of interpreting.
Enquiries: Ms R Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Applications:
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 Or Physical Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg
- Chief Administration Clerk
Ref No: 25/VA40/NW
Centre: Magistrate Office Atamelang
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; Three (3) years’ experience in Administration; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations; Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI), Public Service Act and other relevant legislation. Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organizing skill; Ability to work under pressure; Problem solving skills; Customer service; Document management and filing; Numerical skills.
Enquiries: Ms. PM Seletedi Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
Applications:
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng
- Senior Court Interpreter
No. of Posts: x3
Centre:
- Magistrate Johannesburg (Hillbrow) Ref No: 2025/94/GP (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/93/GP (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Heidelberg Ref No: 2025/92/GP (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten years’ practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license. Language requirements: Magistrate Johannesburg (Hilbrow): English, IsiZulu, Setswana or Sesotho; Magistrate Johannesburg: English, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and or Sepedi and Magistrate Heidelberg: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and Southern South. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.
Enquiries: Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Applications:
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical address: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street; Johannesburg
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Ref No: 25/122/CS
Centre: National Office: Pretoria
Requirements:
- An NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Safety Management/ Environmental Management/Occupational Health and Safety; Registration with the relevant professional bodies for Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner/Occupational Health Hygienist/South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH)/South African Institute for Occupational Hygienist (SAIOH)/ South African Nursing Council for Occupational Health Practitioners; A minimum of 2 years’ functional experience in Safety, Health Environment, Risk and Quality management environment; Knowledge on Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the Public Service; Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA), Disaster Management Act, DPSA Strategic Framework on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW); Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, the Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions; Knowledge of Departmental policies, SHER management standards and guidelines and data analysis; Ability to integrate with the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) team of specialists. Skills and Competencies: Concern of others; Creative thinking; Citizen Service Orientation; Decision making; Diversity citizenship; Computer literacy (MS Word); Communication (verbal and written) skills; Budgeting and financial management; Problem solving and decision making; Communication and information management; Team leadership.
Enquiries: Ms A van Ross Tel No: (012) 315 1094
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
- Maintenance Officer: (MR1 – MR5)
No. of Posts: x4
Centre:
- Magistrate Office: Atlantis Ref No: 81/2025/WC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Palm Ridge Ref No: 2025/96/GP (X1 Post) (Re-advert: candidate who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
- Magistrate Office: Springs Ref No: 2025/97/GP (X1 Post) (This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
- Magistrate Office: Tembisa Ref No: 2025/98/GP (X1 Post) (This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
Requirements:
- An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of the maintenance system; Maintenance Act and family law matters; Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of Maintenance. Proficiency in the following languages Magistrate Palm Ridge – English, IsiXhosa and South Sotho; Magistrate Springs – English, IsiZulu and Sesotho and Magistrate Tembisa -English, Tshivenda, Sepedi and Xitsonga; Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication skills (verbal and written); Numeracy skills; interpersonal relations; Problem solving skills; Report writing and time management skills; Accuracy and attention to detail.
Enquiries:
- Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
- Gauteng: Ms. RR Moabelo Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Applications:
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X 9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg
- Administration Clerk: Court Recording Technology (CRT)
No. of Posts: x2
Centre:
- Springbok Magistrate Office Ref No: 46/25/NC/SPR (X1 Post)
- Upington Magistrate Office Ref No: 47/25/NC/UPT (X1 Post)
Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer literacy (MS Office); Good interpersonal relations; Interpersonal relations; Efficient and resourceful; Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems; Customer service; Document management; Planning and organizations skills; Accuracy and attention to detail.
Enquiries: Mr N. Leshage Tel No: (053) 802 1300
Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: 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. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current postal service challenges. Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment or
- Administration Clerk
No. of Posts: x5
Centre:
- Master of the Western Cape: Cape Town Ref No: 84/2025/M/WC (X3 Posts)
- Office; Goodwood Ref No: 80/2025/WC (X2 Posts)
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office); Administrative and organization skill; Ability to work under pressure; Customer service; Document management and filing; Interpersonal relations.
Enquiries: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Applications:
- Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town
- Court Interpreter
No. of Posts: x2
Centre:
- Magistrate Office: Johannesburg Ref No: 2025/91/GP (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Pretoria Ref No: 2025/100/GP (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- NQF level 4/ Grade 12; Proficiency in one or more indigenous languages and English: Three months Practical experience and driver’s license will be an added advantage. Magistrate: Johannesburg: Language requirements: English, IsiZulu, Sesotho, Sepedi or Setswana. Magistrate: Pretoria: Language requirements: English, Venda, Xitsonga and Sepedi Skills and Competencies: Communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organizing; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.
Enquiries: Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000 or Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Applications:
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 Or Physical Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg
- Telecom Operator
Ref No: 82/2025/M/WC
Centre: Master of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Appropriate experience as a telecom operator. Skills and Competencies: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy (MS Office) Good interpersonal skills; Good public relations skills; Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems; Customer service and document management.
Enquiries: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Applications:
- Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town
- Messenger
Ref No: 83/2025/M/WC
Centre: Master of the Western Cape High Court: Cape Town
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.
Enquiries: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Applications:
- Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X 9171 Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town
For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process.
- Food Service Aid
No of Posts: x2
Centre:
- South African Law Reform Commission Ref No: 25/126/LD (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Commission Pretoria Ref No: 25/131/JM (X1 Post)
Requirements:
- Abet level 4/ grade 10; Skills and Competencies: Communication (verbal and written) skills; Planning and organizing skills; Customer service; Attention to detail; Interpersonal skills; Attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure; Conflict management.
Duties:
- Key Performance Areas: Provide catering support services; Serve food and beverages during meetings; Clean kitchen utensils and equipment; Check cutlery, prepare and clean conference facility; Monitor supply of food and report waste and losses.
Enquiries:
- Ms. R Sema Tel No: (012) 315 1333: South African Law Reform Commission: Centurion
- Mr. S Kgafela Tel No: (012) 315 1042: Magistrate Commission: Pretoria
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: Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
Applications:
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment or alternatively the address specifiedin each post.
Best Before: 02 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.
