The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Messenger, with vacancies available in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces. Don’t miss your chance to join a vital role in organization, serving the community in these regions.
Position: Messenger (X5 Posts)
Salary: R193,359 – R227,766 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centres and Reference Numbers
Magistrate Office: Alexandria – Ref No: 75/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Aliwal North – Ref No: 76/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Flagstaff – Ref No: 77/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mthatha – Ref No: 78/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Namakgale – Ref No: 65/23/LMP (X1 Post)
Requirements
Qualification:
- Grade 10/Abet level 4;
- A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking
- Customer service orientation
- Problem analysis
- 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 various offices
- Collect documents from respective government institutions
- Transport officials to various destinations
- Render clerical support services
Enquiries
Eastern Cape: Ms C Williams, Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131
Limpopo: Ms M.J Mawela, Tel No: (015) 769 1424
How To Apply
Applications
Eastern Cape:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200OR hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park Complex, East LondonOR submit online at: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Limpopo:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:Postal Address: The Court Manager, Magistrate Namakgale, Private Bag X11007, Namakgale, 1391OR Physical Address: Reception Area, Magistrate NamakgaleOR submit online at: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Note: A separate application must be made for each centre, quoting the relevant reference number.
Closing Date: 01 September 2025
Application Requirements
- A completed and signed Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Certified copies of the following 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)
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications
Applications that do not comply with the above specifications will be disqualified
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the application reaches the department via the provided submission options
Additional Information
All shortlisted candidates will undergo a technical and/or competency assessment
A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions
Candidates will complete a financial disclosure form and undergo a security clearance
Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a Police Clearance certificate from their country of origin when shortlisted
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Human Resources policies will be considered
Reasonable accommodation will be applied for People 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 of this advertisement, please accept that your application was 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 Employment Equity Target