Administration Clerks (60 Posts) – Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) is seeking dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join the team as Administration Clerks. These positions, based in multiple locations nationwide, offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient administration of justice and constitutional development in South Africa. Successful candidates will play a vital role in supporting departmental operations, ensuring seamless administrative processes, and delivering high-quality service to the public.

Position: Administration Clerks (60 Posts)

Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum
Performance Agreement: Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Locations & Reference Numbers
  • Western Cape
    • Magistrate Office: Cape Town (4 Posts) | Ref No: 19/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Kuilsriver (3 Posts) | Ref No: 20/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Worcester (2 Posts) | Ref No: 21/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Mossel Bay (2 Posts) | Ref No: 22/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Paarl (2 Posts) | Ref No: 23/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Khayelitsha (2 Posts) | Ref No: 24/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Van Rhynsdorp (1 Post) | Ref No: 26/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Bellville (1 Post) | Ref No: 27/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Grabouw (1 Post) | Ref No: 28/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Wynberg (1 Post) | Ref No: 29/2025/WC
    • Magistrate Office: Simonstown (1 Post) | Ref No: 30/2025/WC

  • Mpumalanga
    • Magistrate Office: Balfour (2 Posts) | Ref No: 2025/11/MP
    • Magistrate Office: Vosman (2 Posts) | Ref No: 2025/09/MP
    • Magistrate Office: White River (2 Posts) | Ref No: 2025/08/MP
    • Magistrate Office: Mbibana (3 Posts) | Ref No: 2025/47/MP
    • Magistrate Office: KwaMhlanga (1 Post) | Ref No: 2025/26/MP
    • Magistrate Office: Emakhazeni (1 Post) | Ref No: 2025/05/MP
    • Family Advocate: Kwamhlanga (1 Post) | Ref No: 2025/10/MP
    • Office of The State Attorney, Nelspruit (1 Post) | Ref No: 2025/41/MP

  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • Magistrate Courts: Durban (5 Posts) | Ref No: 24/27/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Ntuzuma (3 Posts) | Ref No: 24/28/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: New Hanover (2 Posts) | Ref No: 24/29/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Hammersdale (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/30/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Pietermaritzburg (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/31/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Nqutu (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/32/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Nkandla (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/33/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Verulam (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/34/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Newcastle (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/35/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Pinetown (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/36/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Madadeni (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/37/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Louwsburg (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/38/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Babanango (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/39/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Emlazi (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/40/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Vryheid (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/41/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Estcourt (2 Posts) | Ref No: 24/42/KZN
    • Magistrate Court: Phungashe (1 Post) | Ref No: 24/43/KZN
    • Family Advocate, Newcastle (1 Post) | Ref No: 25/26/KZN
    • Master of the High Court, Durban (1 Post) | Ref No: 25/25/KZN
Requirements
  • A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Competencies & Skills:
    • Proficient computer skills
    • Strong planning and organizing abilities
    • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
    • Effective verbal and written communication
    • Flexibility and adaptability
    • Language proficiency
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive clerical support services.
  • Render supply chain clerical support within the relevant component.
  • Assist with personnel administration duties.
  • Support financial administration functions.
  • Perform a variety of administrative tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the offices.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS:
NOTE:
  • A separate application must be submitted for each centre, quoting the relevant reference number.
  • Applications must include all required documentation to be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
  • The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those from designated groups.
Enquiries
  • Western Cape: Ms. P. Paraffin | Tel: (021) 462 5471
  • Mpumalanga: Mr. L.T. Mndebele | Tel: 081 030 8037 | Mr. T.V. Mavundla | Tel: 078 802 0741
  • KwaZulu-Natal: Ms. M.P. Khoza or Ms. N.F. Nkosi | Tel: (031) 372 3000

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2025

Note:

The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.gov.za, 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. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.

All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency 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.

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