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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for various vacant positions. Applicants who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to submit their applications by the closing date. The department is committed to equal opportunity and encourages people with disabilities to apply. 

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development: Job Vacancies

  • Maintenance Officer (MR1-MR5)
  • Administration Clerk
  • Legal Administration Officer (MR1-MR5) – Liability and Litigation Management

MAINTENANCE OFFICER (MR1-MR5) (X3 POSTS)

SALARY: R252,855 – R1,111,323 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE:

  • Magistrate Office: Camperdown (Ref No: 25/26/KZN)
  • Magistrate Office: Newcastle (Ref No: 25/27/KZN)
  • Magistrate Office: Umbumbulu (Ref No: 25/28/KZN)

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.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • 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.

DUTIES:

  • Key Performance Areas: Perform the powers, duties, or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Obtain financial information for the purposes of maintenance enquiries; Guide Maintenance Investigators in the performance of their functions; Appear in the Maintenance Court and conduct proceedings in terms of the Maintenance Act; Implement Bench orders; Compile statistics.

ENQUIRIES: Ms N.F. Nkosi / Ms V.T. Mlandeliso, Tel No: (031) 372 3000

APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number and courier your application to:

  • Physical Address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place, Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban (or drop-off at this address).
  • Online: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X6 POSTS)

SALARY: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE:

  • Magistrate Office: Msinga (Ref No: 25/31/KZN) (X3 Posts)
  • Magistrate Office: Ladysmith (Ref No: 25/32/KZN) (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Greytown (Ref No: 25/33/KZN) (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Ngwelezane (Ref No: 25/34/KZN) (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
  • Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Office); Administrative and Organizational skills; Ability to work under pressure; Good interpersonal relations; Customer service; Document management and filing.

DUTIES:

  • Key Performance Areas: Render clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel administration support within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component; Provide various administrative duties.

ENQUIRIES: Ms M.P. Khoza, Tel No: (031) 372 3000

APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number and courier your application to:

  • Physical Address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place, Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban (or drop-off at this address).
  • Online: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (MR1-MR5): LIABILITY AND LITIGATION MANAGEMENT (REF NO: 25/112/LD)

SALARY: R252,855 – R1,111,323 per annum (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE: National Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS:

  • An LLB Degree or a 4-year recognized legal qualification.
  • Experience in providing legal support in civil matters for and against the Department.
  • Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices, and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract.
  • Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, the State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Financial Instructions, and the State Liability Act.
  • Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Planning and decision making; Innovative and analytical thinking; Interpersonal relations.

DUTIES:

  • Key Performance Areas: Determine the liability on loss or damage of departmental policy; Handle all litigation on behalf of and against the department; Draft legal opinions on departmental matters; Provide effective people management.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. M. Mokoena, Tel No: (012) 744 2026

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.
  • Physical Address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0001.

NOTE:

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS CLOSING DATE: 13 October 2025

Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post.

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. Applications 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 the 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 the National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidates will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a Police Clearance certificate from their 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 a 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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