The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) is hiring dynamic individuals to strengthen its mission of ensuring access to justice, promoting constitutionalism, and upholding the rule of law. Several vacancies are available across South Africa, with applications closing on 22 September 2025.
Vacancy Snapshot
| Employer: | Department of Justice and Constitutional Development |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Posts, Requirements and How to Apply
1) Deputy Director: National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) Systems Management and Applications — Ref No: 25/90/CS
- Salary: R896 436 – R1 055 958 p.a. (All-inclusive package, Level SMS)
- Centre: National Office: Pretoria
- Requirements:
- NQF 7 undergraduate qualification in Law/Public Administration/Social Science or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years at Assistant Director/managerial level in Administration/Law/Criminal Justice.
- Experience with NRSO-related legislation, litigation, training, and system functionality.
- Knowledge of GBVF issues, Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Domestic Violence Amendment Act, PFMA, and Batho Pele Principles.
- Strong strategic, project management, and leadership skills.
- Duties:
- Manage NRSO system development and integration.
- Oversee administration and verification of NRSO applications.
- Manage resources (human, financial, and systems).
- Enquiries: Mr SJ Kgafela — (012) 315 1042
- Applications:
- Postal: The Human Resource: DOJ&CD, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: First Floor Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
- Online: Apply via Microsoft Forms
2) Senior Court Interpreter — Ref No: 2025/53/MP
- Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 p.a.
- Centre: Magistrate’s Office: Nsikazi (Mpumalanga)
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 + National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (or equivalent) + 3 years’ experience in court interpreting.
- OR Grade 12 with 10 years’ interpreting experience.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Proficiency in English and at least two indigenous languages: SiSwati, Xitsonga, Sepedi.
- Skills: Communication, computer literacy, time management, problem-solving, confidentiality.
- Duties:
- Render interpreting and translation services.
- Develop terminology and assist with reconstruction of court records.
- Capture data on ICMS.
- Supervise other interpreters.
- Enquiries: Mr LT Mndebele — 078 802 0880
- Applications:
- Postal: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank Centre, 4th Floor, Nelspruit, 1200
- Online: Apply via Microsoft Forms
3) Administration Clerk (x2 Posts)
- Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a.
- Centres & Reference Numbers:
- State Attorney, Mthatha — Ref No: 109/25EC (Eastern Cape)
- Magistrate’s Office, Amsterdam — Ref No: 2025/52/MP (Mpumalanga)
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Duties:
- Provide general clerical and supply chain support.
- Handle personnel and financial administration support.
- Manage records and office documentation.
- Enquiries:
- Eastern Cape: Mr Ndamase — (043) 702 7000 / 7129
- Mpumalanga: Mr IT Mndebele — 078 802 0880
- Applications:
- Eastern Cape:
- Postal: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
- Hand Delivery: DOJ Provincial Office, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park Complex, East London
- Online: Apply via Microsoft Forms
- Mpumalanga:
- Postal: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank Centre, 4th Floor, Nelspruit, 1200
- Online: Apply via Microsoft Forms
- Eastern Cape:
Important Application Notes
- Closing date: 22 September 2025.
- Submit a new Z83 form (signed and initialled) and a detailed CV.
- Certified copies (ID, certificates, qualifications, driver’s licence) only when shortlisted.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- Women and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.