Department of Justice Jobs March 2026: Court Managers, Admin Clerks and Security Officers

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) has advertised multiple vacancies across Mpumalanga, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, with applications mainly submitted via an online Microsoft Forms link or the provincial addresses listed per post.

Closing date: 16 March 2026


How to Apply (Important)

You must submit ONLY:

  • Completed and signed NEW Z83, and
  • Detailed CV

Online application link: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

Shortlisted candidates only will be asked to submit certified copies of:

  • ID
  • Senior Certificate
  • Highest qualification
  • Driver’s licence (where required)

Assessments: Shortlisted candidates will do:

  • Practical assessment, and
  • Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment

Posts Available (Annexure H)

Post 07/42: Deputy Director: Area Court Manager

Ref: 2026/10/MP
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 (all-inclusive)
Centre: Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga
Key requirements: NQF6 Diploma/Degree (Public Admin/Public Management/Legal), 3 years at Assistant Director level, PFMA, trust/vote accounts, driver’s licence
Apply to: Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, Nelspruit 1200 / Online form
Enquiries: Mr DS Nkosi – 083 299 4906


Post 07/43: Deputy Director: Supply Chain Management (Re-advertisement)

Ref: 16/2026/WC
Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 (all-inclusive)
Centre: Provincial Office, Western Cape
Key requirements: NQF7 in Finance/Accounting/Business/Auditing/Cost/Logistics/SCM, 3 years at Assistant Director level in SCM
Apply to: Provincial Head, Private Bag X9171, Cape Town 8000 / 8 Riebeeck Street / Online form
Enquiries: Ms P Paraffin – (021) 462 5471


Post 07/44: Senior Assistant State Attorney (LP5–LP6) (5 posts)

Ref: 08/2026/SA/WC
Salary: R630 630 – R1 450 323 (OSD-based)
Centre: Office of the State Attorney, Cape Town
Key requirements: LLB, 4 years litigation experience, admitted attorney, trust accounts/office management, driver’s licence
Note: Shortlisted candidates must submit a certificate of good standing
Apply to: Provincial Head, Private Bag X9171, Cape Town / 8 Riebeeck Street / Online form
Enquiries: Mr M Koopman – (021) 462 5471


Post 07/45: Court Manager (2 posts)

  • Mashishing Ref: 2025/39/MP (1 post)
  • Thulamahashe Ref: 2026/09/MP (1 post)
    Salary: R582 444 – R686 091
    Centre: Mpumalanga
    Key requirements: NQF6 Diploma/Degree (Public Admin/Management/Law), 3 years in court management, 2 years as supervisor/team leader, PFMA, trust/vote accounts, driver’s licence
    Apply to: Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, Nelspruit / Online form
    Enquiries: Ms KN Zwane – 060 532 2006 / Ms NC Maseko – 083 284 9056
    Important: Separate application per reference number.

Post 07/46: Assistant Director: Administration

Ref: 33/26EC
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823
Centre: Magistrate Office: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
Key requirements: NQF6 (Public Admin/Public Management/Business Admin), 3 years at supervisory level, 2 years in court environment
Apply to: Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London / 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex / Online form
Enquiries: Mr A Jilana – (043) 702 7000 / 7010


Post 07/47: Chief Administration Clerk

Ref: 2026/04/MP
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959
Centre: Magistrate Office: Mdutjana (Mpumalanga)
Key requirements: Grade 12, 3 years admin experience, PFMA/Treasury/PSA knowledge
Apply to: Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, Nelspruit / Online form
Enquiries: Mr LT Mndebele – 078 802 0880


Post 07/48: Senior Court Interpreter

Ref: 2026/11/MP
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959
Centre: Magistrate Office: Mashishing
Key requirements: Diploma in Legal Interpreting + 3 years OR Grade 12 + 10 years; driver’s licence; languages: Sepedi, IsiZulu, Tshivenda + English
Apply to: Provincial Head, Nelspruit / Online form
Enquiries: Ms KN Zwane – 060 532 2006


Post 07/49: Maintenance Investigator

Ref: 57/26EC
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959
Centre: Magistrate Office: Cala (and other offices in district)
Key requirements: Grade 12, admin experience in family law matters, Maintenance Act knowledge
Apply to: Provincial Head, East London / hand deliver / Online form
Enquiries: Mr S Nofemela – (043) 702 7000 / 7135


Post 07/50: Maintenance Officer (MR1–MR5)

Ref: 56/26EC
Salary: R252 855 – R1 111 323 (OSD-based)
Centre: Dutywa and offices in the district
Key requirements: LLB (or 4-year legal qualification), maintenance system/family law, driver’s licence
Apply to: Provincial Head, East London / hand deliver / Online form
Enquiries: Mr Ndamase – (043) 702 7000 / 7133


Post 07/51: Administration Clerk

Ref: 2026/05/MP
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950
Centre: Magistrate Office: Middelburg (Mpumalanga)
Key requirements: Grade 12, MS Office, admin skills
Apply to: Provincial Head, Nelspruit / Online form
Enquiries: Mr LT Mndebele – 078 810 308 037


Post 07/52: Court Interpreter (3 posts)

  • Bethal Ref: 2026/01/MP (IsiZulu + Sesotho)
  • Bethal Ref: 2026/03/MP (IsiZulu + Afrikaans)
  • Mbombela Ref: 2026/02/MP (IsiXhosa + SiSwati + Afrikaans) (re-advertised)
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950
    Apply to: Provincial Head, Nelspruit / Online form
    Enquiries: Mr TV Mavundla – 078 802 0741
    Important: Separate application per reference number.

Post 07/53: Telecom Operator

Ref: 2026/07/MP
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766
Centre: Magistrate Office: Mbombela
Key requirements: Grade 12, switchboard/call handling skills
Apply to: Provincial Head, Nelspruit / Online form
Enquiries: Mr LT Mndebele – 078 802 0882


Post 07/54: Security Officer

Ref: 2026/06/MP
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810
Centre: Magistrate Office: Middelburg (Mpumalanga)
Key requirements: Grade 12, PSIRA Grade C, physical security knowledge
Apply to: Provincial Head, Nelspruit / Online form
Enquiries: Mr LT Mndebele – 078 802 0880