DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (X5 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (X5 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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.
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified
in each post.
CLOSING DATE : 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 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. 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.
OTHER POSTS
POST 01/40 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R397 116 – R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Kimberley Magistrate Office Ref No: 15/25/NC/KIM (X1 Post); (This is a readvertisement, 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.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage the financial and Human Resources of the
section; Manage the Criminal and Civil administration sections; Manage the
Family Law sections.; Manage Third Party Funds, Vote Accounts and Supply
Chain Management for the office; Manage and administer support services to
Case Flow Management and other court users.
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 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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 Or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
