Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Vacancies

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Vacancies are open now. The department serves a constitutional democracy. It delivers access to justice, promotes the rule of law, and protects human rights. You can join a team that supports courts, litigation, and legal advisory services across South Africa. Posts range from entry level to management and specialist legal roles. Salaries follow public service scales, with OSD for legal posts.

Available Department of Justice Vacancies

Each post includes ref number, salary, centre, core requirements, duties, enquiries contact, and where to submit.

1. Administration Officer, Ref 25/23/KZN — Magistrate Office: Durban

• Salary: R397 116 to R467 790 per annum.
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or Public Management. Three years admin experience. HR, SCM, Risk, PFMA, BAS, DFI, Vote and Trust knowledge.
• Duties: Manage finance and HR, risk and security, planning, court admin sections, third party funds, and case flow support.
• Enquiries: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso, Tel (031) 372 3000.
• Apply: Courier or drop-off, Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place, off Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Or use the online form.

2. Senior Court Interpreter, Ref 25/29/KZN — Magistrate Office: Nqutu

• Salary: R325 101 to R382 959 per annum.
• Requirements: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting, or Grade 12 plus ten years court interpreting experience. Driver’s licence. Proficiency in English plus IsiXhosa and IsiZulu.
• Duties: Interpret in court, translate legal documents, develop terminology, reconstruct records, admin support, ICMS capturing, supervise interpreters.
• Enquiries: Ms M.P. Khoza, Tel (031) 372 3000.
• Apply: Same Durban address as above, or online form.

3. Legal Administration Officer (MR1–MR5): Liability and Litigation Management, Ref 25/112/LD — National Office: Pretoria

• Salary: R252 855 to R1 111 323 per annum, OSD aligned.
• Requirements: LLB or four-year recognised legal qualification. Experience supporting civil matters. Knowledge of civil litigation, contracts, Constitution, PFMA, Treasury Regs, State Attorney Act, State Liability Act, ILPACOSA.
• Duties: Determine liability for loss or damage, manage litigation, draft opinions, people management.
• Enquiries: Mr M. Mokoena, Tel (012) 744 2026.
• Apply: Postal, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001. Or hand deliver to Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0001. Note: People with disabilities encouraged to apply.

4. Maintenance Officer (MR1–MR5) x3 — Camperdown Ref 25/26/KZN, Newcastle Ref 25/27/KZN, Umbumbulu Ref 25/28/KZN

• Salary: R252 855 to R1 111 323 per annum, OSD aligned.
• Requirements: LLB or four-year recognised legal qualification. Knowledge of the Maintenance Act and family law. Driver’s licence.
• Duties: Exercise Maintenance Officer functions, obtain financial information, guide investigators, appear in Maintenance Court, implement bench orders, compile stats.
• Enquiries: Ms N.F. Nkosi or Ms V.T. Mlandeliso, Tel (031) 372 3000.
• Apply: Courier or drop-off to Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place, off Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Or online form.

5. Administration Clerk x6 — Msinga Ref 25/31/KZN (3), Ladysmith Ref 25/32/KZN (1), Greytown Ref 25/33/KZN (1), Ngwelezane Ref 25/34/KZN (1)

• Salary: R228 321 to R268 950 per annum.
• Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent. Computer literacy. Admin and organisational skills. Customer service.
• Duties: General clerical support, supply chain support, personnel admin support, financial admin support, document management and filing.
• Enquiries: Ms M.P. Khoza, Tel (031) 372 3000.
• Apply: Same Durban address as above, or online form.

6. Deputy Director: Criminal Assets Recovery Account, Ref 25/113/FMS — National Office: Pretoria

• Salary: R896 436 to R1 055 958 per annum.
• Requirements: Three-year National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or Accounting. Three years managerial experience at Assistant Director level in financial management and projects. Knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Treasury Regs, project methods, and performance evaluation.
• Duties: Coordinate project planning, monitor execution, manage stakeholders, evaluate outputs and post-closure actions, manage CARA financial reporting, manage resources.
• Enquiries: Ms K. Ngomani, Tel (012) 357 8661.
• Apply: Postal to Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001. Or hand deliver to Application Box, First Floor, Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.

7. Deputy Director: Supply Chain Management, Ref 57/2025/WC — Provincial Office: Western Cape

• Salary: R896 436 to R1 055 958 per annum.
• Requirements: NQF 7 in Financial Management, Accounting, Business Management, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management. Three years management experience at Assistant Director level.
• Duties: Demand planning, acquisitions, logistics and vendor performance, asset management and disposals.
• Enquiries: Ms P. Paraffin, Tel (021) 462 5471.
• Apply: Post to Provincial Head, Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000. Or hand deliver to 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor, Norton Rose House, Cape Town. Or use the online form. Attention: Ms P. Paraffin.

8. Court Manager, Ref 25/22/KZN — Magistrate Office: Mtubatuba

• Salary: R582 444 to R686 091 per annum.
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree, NQF 6, in Public Administration, Management, Law, Legal Studies, or equivalent. Three years court management experience, two years as supervisor or team leader. PFMA knowledge. Trust and Vote Accounts experience. Driver’s licence.
• Duties: Manage finance, HR, risk and security. Lead planning. Manage facilities and information. Drive transformation. Analyse stats and case flow. Produce annual and statutory reports. Improve customer service. Manage SLAs.
• Enquiries: Ms M.P. Khoza, Tel (031) 372 3000.
• Apply: Same Durban address as above, or online form.

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How to Apply

• Apply online: forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
• Z83 form: www.gov.za
• Pretoria submissions: Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, East Tower, First Floor Reception, Application Box.
• Durban submissions: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place, off Anton Lembede Street.
• Western Cape submissions: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor, Norton Rose House, Cape Town.
• Queries:
  • KZN: (031) 372 3000
  • National Office: (012) 744 2026, (012) 357 8661
  • Western Cape: (021) 462 5471

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Prepare a focused application for the post you want. Match your CV to the duties and requirements. Use the exact reference number. Keep proof of submission. If you hold foreign qualifications, include a SAQA evaluation. For SMS roles, complete the NSG pre-entry certificate before appointment. Expect possible assessments, security checks, and financial disclosure. The department aims for fair hiring and service excellence. Submit online at the official form or deliver to the stated addresses. Do not leave your application to the last day. The closing date is 13 October 2025. Apply to serve South Africans and grow your public service career.