The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) is hiring for various positions across multiple provinces. These roles support the department’s mission to ensure access to justice, uphold the Constitution, and deliver legal services to the public. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online or submit physical applications to relevant provincial offices.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Department of Justice and Constitutional Development |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 18 August 2025 |
| Locations: | Multiple provinces (Gauteng, KZN, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape) |
Post Title: Senior Court Interpreter (x5 Posts)
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
Locations & Reference Numbers:
- Kempton Park: 2025/46/GP
- Meyerton: 2025/47/GP
- Oberholzer: 2025/48/GP
- Protea: 2025/49/GP
- Durban: 25/17/KZN
Requirements:
- Grade 12 + National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or 10 years interpreting experience
- Proficiency in English + 2 or more indigenous languages
- Valid driver’s license
Duties:
- Interpret in court proceedings, translate documents, and supervise junior interpreters
Post Title: Assistant Master (MR3–MR5) (x2 Posts)
Salary: R324 579 – R1 111 323 per annum (OSD)
Locations:
- Nelspruit: 2025/23/MP
- Middleburg: 2025/24/MP
Requirements:
- LLB degree + 2 years post-qualification legal experience
- Experience with estate, trust, and curatorship administration
Post Title: Assistant Master (MR1–MR5) (x3 Posts)
Location: Western Cape (Ref: 50/2025/M/WC)
Post Title: Estate Controller (EC1–EC4) (x10 Posts)
Salary: R252 855 – R586 956 per annum (OSD)
Locations & References:
- Western Cape (x2): 51/2025/M/WC
- Durban (x4): 25/22/KZN
- Nelspruit (x4): 2025/22/MP
Post Title: Administration Clerk (x60 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Locations: Across Western Cape, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal (Multiple Ref Nos per magistrate office)
Post Title: Legal Secretary (x4 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Locations & References:
- Johannesburg: 2025/51/GP
- Nelspruit: 2025/37/MP
- Durban (x2): 25/23/KZN
Post Title: Court Interpreter (x16 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Locations: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal (Multiple Ref Nos)
Post Title: Accounting Clerk
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Location: Kimberley (Ref No: 25/25/NC/S.A-KIM)
How to Apply
Online Application:
Submit your application via this link:
👉 Apply Online
OR Submit to the correct Provincial Office:
- Gauteng: 7th Floor, Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg
- Mpumalanga: 24 Brown Street, Nedbank Centre, 4th Floor, Nelspruit
- KZN: 2 Devonshire Place, Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban
- Western Cape: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town
- Northern Cape: 7th Floor, Knight & Stead Streets, Kimberley
Application Checklist:
- Use the new Z83 form (available at www.gov.za)
- Fully completed and signed Z83
- Updated CV only (no attachments unless requested during interviews)
- Separate application per post and per location
- Reference number must be in subject line and on form