DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE & CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

CLOSING DATE                     : 06 September 2021

NOTE                                       :       Interested  applicants  must  submit  their  applications  for  employment  to  the

email address specified to each post. The email must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, a CV with a font size of 10 and Arial theme font, copy of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary. Attachments must be in a PDF format and limited to 10 megabytes. Emails that do not comply with the above specifications will bounce back without reaching the Department. Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted candidates during the interview date. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. 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. 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 29/72                            : FAMILY ADVOCATE, (LP7) REF NO: 109/21EC

 

SALARY                                  : R763 212 – R822 192 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD

determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE                                  : Family Advocate, Graaff-Reinet

REQUIREMENTS                  : An LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification; Admission as an

Advocate; The right of appearance in High Court of South Africa; Five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; A valid driver’s licence. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Litigation and Advocacy skills; Research, investigation, monitoring and evaluation and report writing skills with intention to detail; Diversity Management; Dispute and Conflict resolution skills; Case Flow Management

DUTIES                                    : Key Performance Areas: Execute the mandate of the office of the Family

Advocate; Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation; Ensure cases are finalized in terms of annual performance plan timelines and targets; Institute and conduct enquiries to ascertain the best interest of children by means of ADR procedure and evaluation; Compliance with the standard operating procedures of the Family Advocate; Attend to all relevant circuit courts within the Province.

ENQUIRIES                            : Ms N Nghona Tel No: (043) 702 7000

APPLICATIONS                                  uoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional

Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand delivered to the Regional Office, East London 3rd floor at 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverly Park complex in Chiselhurst

 

POST 29/73                            : COURT MANAGER REF NO: 82/2021/WC

 

SALARY                                  :            R470 040 – R553 677 per annum. The successful candidate will be required

to sign a performance agreement.

 

CENTRE                                  : Magistrate Office, Vredendal

REQUIREMENTS                  : A three (3) year qualification in Public Administration/Management /or a

National Diploma/ Degree/ NQF level 6 in Service Management (NQF Level 5) plus module in Case Flow Management or equivalent qualification; Three (3) year’s managerial or supervisory experience; Knowledge and experience in office and district administration; Knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA); Experience in managing Trust (Third Party Funds) and Vote Account; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Communication skills; Motivation skills; Planning and organizing skills; Presentation skills; Financial management skills; Decision making skills; Loyalty and honesty; ability to work under pressure; Team leadership; Management of interpersonal conflict and problems solving; Customer focus and responsive.

DUTIES                                    :     Key   Performance   Areas;   Coordinate   and   manage   the   financial,   human

resource, risk and security in the court; Manage the strategic and business planning processes; Manage the facility, physical resources, information and communication related to courts; Lead and manage the transformation of the office; Manage the projects intended to improve court; Compile and analyze court statistics to show performance and trends; Support case flow management at the court; Compile annual performance and statutory reports to the relevant users; Develop and implement customer service improvements

; Manage service level agreements.

ENQUIRIES                            : Ms N Bekwa Tel No: (021) 469 4000

APPLICATIONS                     : Please forward your application to: Regional Head: Private Bag X 9171 Cape

Town 8000 or physical address: 08 Riebeeck Street, Norton Rose House, 5th Floor, Cape Town.

FOR ATTENTION                   : Mr M Ketelo

 

POST 29/74                            :            CLUSTER MANAGER: COURT INTERPRETING REF NO: 94/2021/WC

 

SALARY                                  : R376 596 – R443 601 per annum. The successful candidate will be required

to sign a performance agreement

CENTRE                                  : Magistrate Office, Bellville

REQUIREMENTS                  : NQF level 4/ Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or

any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5; Proficiency in English; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages; Six (6) years practical experience as a Court Interpreter with minimum three (3) years supervisors experience; Driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy; Analytic thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organizing; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES                                    : Key Performance Areas: Manage the cluster legal interpreting and language

services; Develop and implement the legal interpreting and language services business plan for the cluster; Manage both human and non-human resources of legal interpreting and language services; Manage training and development of court interpreters; Manage compliance of the code of conduct.

ENQUIRIES                            : Mr H Konkie Tel No: (021) 469 4000

APPLICATIONS                     : Please forward your application to: Regional Head: Private Bag X 9171 Cape

Town; 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House Cape Town.

FOR ATTENTION                   : Mr S Dyusha

 

POST 29/75                            : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 95/2021/WC

Directorate: Court Operations

 

SALARY                                  : R376 596 – R443 601 per annum. The successful candidate will be required

to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE                                  : Regional Office, Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS                  :    Three  year  Degree/  National  Diploma  in  Public  Administration  or  equivalent

qualification; A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administrative environment; Three (3) years at supervisory level; Knowledge of Public administration, procurement processes, financial administration processes; Public Financial Management Act; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy skills; Numerical skills; Problem solving and conflict management skills; Report writing skills; Communication skills (verbal and written) Basic project management skills; Decision making skills; Interpersonal relations and leadership skills; Ability to work independently and

 

as part of team; Work on own initiative/ innovative; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES                                    : Key Performance Areas: Draw and analyze reports; Provide training to all

courts in the Region; Compile monthly report on performance information; Perform monitoring and evaluation Functions; Assess and analyse the risk report and provide necessary guidance.

ENQUIRIES                            : Ms N Bekwa Tel No: (021) 469 4000

APPLICATIONS                     : Please forward your application to: Regional Head: Private Bag X 9171 Cape

Town 8000 or physical address: 08 Riebeeck Street, Norton, Rose House, 5th Floor, Cape Town.

FOR ATTENTION                   : Ms W Nguyuza

 

POST 29/76                            :            FINANCIAL OPERATIONAL MANAGER; REF NO: 86/2021/WC

 

SALARY                                  : R376 596 – R443 601 per annum. The successful candidate will be required

to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE                                  :            Magistrate Office, Mitchells Plain

REQUIREMENTS                  : Grade 12 and recognized National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management

or equivalent qualification; A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a financial accounting/ management environment; A valid driver’s license; Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office with focus on Excel and PowerPoint); Good communication skills (written and verbal); General office and project management; Sound financial management; Good interpersonal relations; Strong analytical skills and assertiveness; Ability to work under pressure and be self-motivated; Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES                                    : Key Performance Areas: Ensure financial administration, maintenance and

compliance within (courts) cluster; Identify financial problems and risk; Analyse procurement and asset management within the cluster; Provide financial capacity building within own designated area; Review monthly performance with the Regional Financial Manager

ENQUIRIES                            : Ms M Zietsman Tel No: (021) 469 4000

APPLICATIONS                     : Please forward your application to: Regional Head: Private Bag X 9171 Cape

Town 8000 or physical address: 08 Riebeeck Street, Norton Rose; House, 5th Floor, Cape Town.

FOR ATTENTION                   : Ms W Nguyuza

 

POST 29/77                            :            MAINTENANCE OFFICER REF NO: 113/21EC

 

SALARY                                  :            R198 411 – R480 921 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD

determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE                                  :            Magistrate, Butterworth; (Will also be responsible to work at other offices e.g.

Tsomo, Nqamakwe, Dutywa, Willowvale and Centane)

REQUIREMENTS                  : LLB Degree or a four year recognized legal qualification; Extensive knowledge

of the maintenance system; and family law matters; A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Numeracy Skills; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Facilitation and mediation skills; Legal terminology and process in simple language skills; Innovative and work under pressurized environment Good interpersonal relations.

DUTIES                                    : Key Performance Areas: Perform the powers, duties or functions in terms of

the Maintenance Act; 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 and compile statistics; any other administrative functions as required from time to time.

ENQUIRIES                            : Ms. Nghona Tel No: (043) 702 7000

APPLICATIONS                     : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional

Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand delivered to the Regional Office, East London 3rd floor at 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverly Park complex in Chiselhurst

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