The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for Administration Clerk positions available across multiple magistrate offices in Limpopo Province. These positions support the delivery of efficient administrative services within court environments and contribute to strengthening access to justice in line with constitutional values, the rule of law, and the promotion of human rights. Successful candidates will provide clerical, personnel, financial, registry, and customer service support within various justice service units, including family law services, civil sections, cash halls, and court administration offices.
These opportunities are suitable for individuals who demonstrate strong organisational ability, attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to public service delivery. The positions form part of broader efforts to improve administrative efficiency within justice institutions and ensure responsive support services to communities accessing court services. Employment within the justice sector offers valuable exposure to government administrative systems while supporting the effective functioning of magistrate courts and related justice service centres across Limpopo Province.
- Position: Administration Clerk (X14 Posts) – Limpopo Province
- Post Reference: POST 11/64
- Closing Date: 17 April 2026
- Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
About the Department
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development supports:
- Access to justice services for all communities
- Promotion of constitutional democracy
- Protection of human rights
- Strengthening of the rule of law
- Coordination of state litigation services
- Legal advisory support across government
- Administration of magistrate courts
- Support for family law services
- Delivery of civil and maintenance court services
- Improvement of justice accessibility nationwide
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates interested in administrative roles within magistrate offices across Limpopo Province.
Position Title
Administration Clerk (14 Posts Available)
Salary Package
Successful candidates will receive:
- Annual salary between R228 321 and R268 950
- Performance agreement requirement after appointment
- Public service employment benefits where applicable
- Exposure to justice administration systems
- Government workplace experience
- Opportunities for career progression
Locations
Positions are available at the following centres:
Magistrate Office: Mankweng (Family Law Service)
Reference Number: 25/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Polokwane
Reference Number: 24/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Polokwane (CRT)
Reference Number: 23/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Waterval (Family Law Service)
Reference Number: 22/26/LMP
Family Advocate: Polokwane (2 Posts)
Reference Number: 21/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Mahwelereng (Cash Hall)
Reference Number: 20/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Lephalale (Family Law Service)
Reference Number: 19/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Giyani (CRT)
Reference Number: 18/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Lenyenye (CRT)
Reference Number: 17/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Musina (Cash Hall)
Reference Number: 16/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Lulekani (Civil & Small Claims)
Reference Number: 15/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Groblersdal (Civil & Small Claims)
Reference Number: 14/26/LMP
Magistrate Office: Mankweng
Reference Number: 26/26/LMP
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Administrative skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal relations
- Customer service skills
- Document management ability
- Filing system experience
- Communication skills
Required Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Professional conduct
- Confidentiality awareness
- Attention to detail
- Accuracy in record keeping
- Time management ability
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Strong teamwork ability
- Public service orientation
- Problem-solving ability
- Adaptability within structured environments
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will perform:
Clerical Support Duties
- Provide registry support
- Maintain filing systems
- Capture administrative data
- Process documentation
- Handle correspondence
- Maintain document registers
- Support court administrative processes
Supply Chain Administration Support
- Maintain supply registers
- Assist with procurement documentation
- Track office resources
- Support inventory coordination
- Capture supply information
Personnel Administration Support
- Maintain staff leave records
- Capture HR documentation
- Update personnel files
- Support administrative coordination
- Assist with employment records
Financial Administration Support
- Capture payment documentation
- Maintain petty cash registers
- Support reconciliation processes
- Assist with financial reporting
- Track expenditure documentation
Cash Hall Administrative Support
- Assist with payment processing support
- Maintain receipt documentation
- Capture transaction records
- Support verification processes
Civil and Small Claims Court Support
- Maintain civil case files
- Capture court documentation
- Support scheduling coordination
- Register applications
- Assist litigants with enquiries
Family Law Service Support
- Capture maintenance case information
- Maintain guardianship documentation
- Support family advocacy services
- Register maintenance applications
- Maintain confidential records
Customer Service Duties
- Assist visitors at reception
- Respond to enquiries professionally
- Direct clients to relevant offices
- Support service delivery counters
- Maintain communication registers
Required Application Documents
Applications must include:
- Completed and signed Form Z83
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Shortlisted candidates must submit:
- Certified Identity Document copy
- Certified Senior Certificate copy
- Certified highest qualification copy
- Certified driver’s license copy (where required)
Foreign qualifications must include:
- SAQA evaluation report
Foreign nationals or dual citizens must provide:
- Police clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Submission Method
Online submission:
APPLICATIONS – DOJ&CD LIMPOPO POSTS
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to the following centres:
Mankweng
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Mankweng, Private Bag X1114, Sovenga, 0727
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Mankweng
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Polokwane (Magistrate Court)
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Polokwane, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9320, Polokwane, 0700
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Polokwane (opposite Polokwane Municipality)
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Waterval
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Waterval, Private Bag 332, Elim Hospital, 0960
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Waterval
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Polokwane (Provincial Office)
Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane, 0700
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Mahwelereng
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Mahwelereng, Private Bag X2493, Mahwelereng, 0600
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Mahwelereng, Mahwelereng, 0600
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Elisras / Lephalale
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Lephalale, Private Bag X201, Ellisras, 0555
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Lephalale
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Giyani
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Giyani, Private Bag X572, Giyani, 0826
OR Hand delivery: Main Road opposite Old Nkhensani Hospital, Magistrate Giyani, 0826
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Lenyenye
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Lenyenye, Private Bag X1416, Lenyenye, 0857
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Lenyenye, Lenyenye, 0857
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Musina
Postal address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Musina, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X621, Musina, 0900
OR Hand delivery: 1st Flax Avenue, Magistrate Building opposite SAPS, Messina
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Lulekani
Postal address: The Court Manager, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X12005, Lulekani, 1392
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Office Lulekani
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Groblersdal
Postal address: The Court Manager, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X671, Groblersdal, 0470
OR Hand delivery: Reception Area, Magistrate Office Groblersdal
OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
- Practical competency assessment
- Integrity assessment
- Security clearance verification
- Qualification verification
- Employment reference verification
SMS-level appointments require:
- National School of Government pre-entry certificate
Financial disclosure requirements may apply before appointment confirmation.
Employment Equity
Recruitment follows:
- Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa
- Employment Equity Act requirements
- Departmental HR policies
Preference may be given to:
- Women applicants
- Persons with disabilities
- Employment equity target groups
Reasonable accommodation measures remain available where required.
Important Notes
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
or alternatively to the address specified in each post.
The application must include only:
• A completed and signed new Form Z83 (available at any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za)
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certified copies of the following documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates on or before the interview date:
• Identity Document
• Senior Certificate
• Highest required qualification
• Driver’s license (where applicable)
Applications that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified.
Applicants must ensure their applications reach the department using the submission options provided. Due to current Post Office challenges, applicants posting their applications are encouraged to use courier services.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments:
• A practical exercise based on technical and generic requirements of the post
• An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.
Candidates will also:
• Complete a financial disclosure form
• Undergo a security clearance process
Foreign nationals or dual citizenship holders must provide a Police Clearance Certificate from their country of origin when shortlisted.
The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In filling vacant posts, the objectives of Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No. 55 of 1998), and relevant departmental HR policies will be applied.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities, including where a driver’s license is required.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from the department within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given according to Employment Equity targets.
Closing Date Reminder
Closing Date: 17 April 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.