The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJCD), in collaboration with the South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS), is re-advertising vacant Offices of Sheriffs across all nine provinces. This is a fresh call for applications following a lapse of the previous process. Suitably qualified individuals are invited to apply for these important roles in the administration of justice.
Vacancy Details
| Employer: | Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJCD) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Multiple towns and cities across all provinces in South Africa |
Provinces and Areas with Vacant Offices
Eastern Cape: Alice, Dordrecht, East London, Kariega, Komga, Mqanduli, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Willowvale
Free State: Frankfort, Rouxville, Memel, Sasolburg
Gauteng: Benoni, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Randburg, Vanderbijlpark, etc.
KwaZulu-Natal: Inanda, Ixopo, Kokstad, Lower Umfolozi, Newcastle, Zululand, etc.
Limpopo: Bela-Bela, Giyani, Hlanganani, Lepelle Nkumpi, Musina, Seshego, etc.
Mpumalanga: Bethal, Emalahleni, Highveld Ridge, Mapulaneng, Nsikazi, etc.
Northern Cape: Gordonia, Kudumane
North West: Christiana, Stilfontein, Vryburg
Western Cape: Beaufort West, Bellville, Hermanus, Knysna, Swellendam, Worcester, etc.
Requirements for Appointment as Sheriff
- South African citizen or permanent resident
- Fit and proper person
- Post Grade 12 qualification relevant to legal or sheriff duties (certificate, diploma, or degree)
- Knowledge of civil law and relevant legislation (e.g., Constitution, Sheriffs Act, Superior Courts Act, Magistrates’ Court Act, etc.)
- Financial and operational ability to establish and run a sheriff’s office
- Understanding of sheriff duties: serving summonses, executing warrants, holding auctions, etc.
- Cannot engage in other paid work without ministerial approval
- Must be eligible for a Fidelity Fund Certificate issued by the SABFS
Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted using Form 1 (J743) and must include:
- CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Service certificates or affidavit
- Testimonials from two previous employers (if available)
- Affidavit detailing business experience
- Names and contacts of two references
- Affidavit on convictions and sequestrations (if any)
- Affidavit with supporting docs showing financial ability (assets and liabilities)
- Certified copy of driver’s licence (if applicable)
You can get Form 1 (J743) from:
- www.justice.gov.za
- www.sheriffs.org.za
- Court managers at magistrates’ offices
How to Apply
Submit hand-delivered applications to:
- SABFS Head Office: 25 Thornhill Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng
- SABFS Regional Office: 88 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
AND submit electronically to:
sheriffsvacancies@sheriffs.org.za
Note:
- Applications must reach the offices before 16h00 on 01 July 2025.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Use one Form 1 for up to three sheriff offices within the same province.
- Use separate Form 1s for different provinces.
Enquiries (in writing only): Ms S Jones – simone@sheriffs.org.za