Date: February 24, 2025
Sector: Administration – Government Departments
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is pleased to announce several exciting vacancies. We invite qualified and dedicated professionals to join our team in furthering our mandate of upholding justice, constitutional governance, and the rule of law. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, and women, people with disabilities, and designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications via this online form (accessible with Microsoft Edge or the latest version of Chrome) or, if indicated, through the specific addresses for each post.
Important Application Requirements:
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (downloadable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za).
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae must accompany your application.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their Identity Document, Senior Certificate, the highest required qualification, and a driver’s license (where necessary).
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report.
- All shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will undergo a technical and competency assessment, and a pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment.
- Candidates will also complete a financial disclosure form and be subject to security clearance.
- Applications that do not comply with these specifications will be disqualified.
Closing Date: 10 March 2025
Vacancies
POST 07/73: SECRETARY
- Reference: 25/19/SG
- Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
- Centre: National Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 (with typing as a subject) plus a Secretarial Certificate or equivalent training
- Knowledge of financial provisioning/administration and office management procedures
- Understanding of government confidentiality and relevant legislation
- Proficiency in MS Office, strong verbal and written communication skills, and intermediate high-speed typing skills
- Duties:
- Make travel arrangements and process travel/subsistence claims
- Provide effective secretarial and general clerical support
- Coordinate unit activities, compile reports, manage diary of the Manager, and assist with provisioning requirements
- Enquiries:
- Ms A van Ross: Tel: (012) 315 1040
- Applications:
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Human Resources, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Physical: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
POST 07/72: STATE ACCOUNTANT – INTERNAL CONTROL
- Reference: 25/17/FMS
- Number of Posts: 4
- Salary: R308,154 – R362,994 per annum
- Centre: National Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 qualification in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, or Supply Chain Management (as recognized by SAQA)
- Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience in financial accounting management or an internal control environment
- Knowledge of the PFMA, Budget Management, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, and Supply Chain Management (including BAS and PERSAL)
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
- Duties:
- Assess and report on unauthorized, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure
- Review departmental contracts for compliance with policies and National Treasury practice notes
- Maintain expenditure registers and monitor corrective/disciplinary actions
- Enquiries:
- Ms A. van Ross: Tel: (012) 315 1094
- Applications:
- Direct your application (with the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Human Resources, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Physical: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Direct your application (with the reference number) to:
POST 07/71: PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER (Re-advertisement)
- Reference: 25/04/FS
- Salary: R376,413 – R443,403 per annum
- Centre: Magistrate’s Offices, Welkom
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (NQF Level 5) or a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5
- At least 5 years’ court interpreting experience with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
- Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages (Sesotho, IsiXhosa, English, Afrikaans)
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong communication, listening, time management, and computer skills
- Duties:
- Manage and supervise a team of interpreters
- Provide court interpreting services and translate legal documents
- Develop legal terminology and assist in reconstructing court records
- Oversee personnel administrative aspects and procurement of interpreters
- Enquiries:
- Ms N Dywili: Tel: (051) 407 1800 / 073 775 0709
- Applications:
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Director, Human Resource, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Physical: No 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
POST 07/70: ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP3 – LP4)
- Reference: 01/25/LMP
- Salary: R357,843 – R979,059 per annum (in accordance with OSD determination)
- Centre: State Attorney, Thohoyandou
- Requirements:
- LLB or a 4-year recognized legal qualification and admission as an Attorney
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification legal/litigation experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong computer literacy, legal research, drafting, dispute resolution, and case flow management skills
- Duties:
- Handle litigation and appeals across various courts
- Draft and settle agreements, provide legal advice, and manage arbitration and debt collection
- Enquiries:
- Ms. Mongalo M.P: Tel: (015) 287 2037
- Ms. Phalane M.R: Tel: (015) 287 2036
- Applications:
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane 0700
- Physical: Reception Area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699
- Note: Shortlisted candidates must submit a current certificate of good standing from the relevant Law Society.
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
POST 07/69: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – ASSET VERIFICATION AND ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
- References:
- Asset Verification: 25/15/FMS (1 Post)
- Accounting and Reporting: 25/16/FMS (1 Post)
- Salary: R444,036 – R523,056 per annum
- Centre: National Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Auditing, or Cost Management (NQF Level 7, as recognized by SAQA)
- Minimum of 3 years’ related financial or asset management experience at a supervisory level
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and National Treasury Regulations
- Strong budgeting, financial management, analytical, and report writing skills
- Duties:
- Monitor expenditure posting for moveable assets and maintain asset registers
- Prepare monthly reconciliations and contribute to financial statements (IFS & AFS)
- Oversee the implementation of the asset verification plan and ensure policy compliance
- Provide effective people management
- Enquiries:
- Ms A. van Ross: Tel: (012) 315 1094
- Applications:
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Human Resources, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Physical: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
POST 07/68: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – INTERNAL CONTROL
- Reference: 25/18/FMS
- Salary: R444,036 – R532,602 per annum
- Centre: National Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting, Financial Management, or Supply Chain Management (NQF Level 7, as recognized by SAQA)
- Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in an internal control environment
- Strong knowledge of PFMA, Supply Chain Management Framework, and National Treasury Regulations
- Excellent computer literacy, organizational, communication, and analytical skills
- Duties:
- Facilitate the detection, analysis, and prevention of non-compliance with prescripts
- Maintain accurate records of unauthorized, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure
- Review departmental policies to identify and remedy internal control weaknesses
- Provide effective leadership and people management
- Enquiries:
- Ms A. van Ross: Tel: (012) 315 1094
- Applications:
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Human Resources, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Physical: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
POST 07/67: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – MAINSTREAMING YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Reference: 25/21/DG
- Salary: R444,036 – R523,056 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
- Centre: National Office, Pretoria
- Requirements:
- Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Disability Studies, Law, Social Sciences, or Public Policy (as recognized by SAQA)
- 3–5 years’ experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of government prescripts, court processes, Public Service Regulations, and the PFMA
- Strong skills in strategic thinking, budgeting, communication, diversity management, and project management
- Duties:
- Coordinate programmes for gender mainstreaming, youth, and persons with disabilities
- Review and promote departmental programmes to empower and include target groups
- Facilitate statutory reporting, compliance, and effective people management
- Enquiries:
- Mr S. Maeko: Tel: (012) 315 1996
- Applications:
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
- Postal: The Human Resources, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Physical: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Direct your application (quoting the reference number) to:
Final Notes
All applicants are reminded to ensure that their applications include the completed and signed new Form Z83 and a detailed CV. Please verify that your application reaches the department via the prescribed submission methods. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a technical and competency assessment, security clearance, and (for SMS posts) must present a pre-entry certificate from the NSG before appointment.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development remains committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.