The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) is recruiting for multiple positions across Pretoria (National Office) and several regional offices, with a closing date of 9 March 2026. Posts include Legal Administration Officer, Court Interpreters, Accounting Clerk, Human Resource Officer, Administration Clerk, Messenger, Telecom Operator, and Security Officer.
Quick highlights (what you must know)
- Closing date: 09 March 2026
- Main online application option: DOJ&CD uses a Microsoft Forms link for several posts.
- Important note (Legal Administration Officer): a current certificate of good standing from the relevant Law Society must be included.
Posts advertised (from your Annexure F extract)
1) Legal Administration Officer (MR1–MR5) – Ref: 26/07/MFLS (Pretoria, National Office)
- Salary: R252 855 – R1 111 323 per annum (OSD)
- Requirements: LLB (or 4-year recognised legal qualification), knowledge of key family-law related legislation and research/drafting skills
- Duties: Hague Convention (international child abduction) admin & reporting, stakeholder relations, and research for Family Advocate matters
2) Court Interpreter (x2)
- East London Magistrate Office – Ref 43/26EC (x1)
- Ngqeleni Magistrate Office – Ref 44/26EC (x1)
- Requirements: Grade 12 + language proficiency (English + local languages; sign language is an advantage)
3) Accounting Clerk – Ref 52/26EC (Provincial Office, East London)
- Requirements: Grade 12 + knowledge of BAS/JYP/PERSAL and PFMA basics
4) Human Resource Officer (x2) – Ref 51/26EC (Provincial Office, East London)
- Requirements: Grade 12 + HR admin knowledge (recruitment, conditions of service, performance, terminations)
5) Administration Clerk (x2)
- Vredenburg Magistrate Office – Ref 12/2026/WC (x1)
- Graaff-Reinet Magistrate Office – Ref 45/26EC (x1)
- Note: separate applications if applying for more than one post
6) Messenger (x2)
- Peddie Magistrate Office – Ref 46/26EC (x1)
- Tabankulu Magistrate Office – Ref 47/26EC (x1)
- Requirements: Grade 10 / ABET 4 + driver’s licence
7) Telecom Operator (x2)
- Paarl Magistrate Office – Ref 10/2026/WCX (x1)
- Grahamstown (Master of the High Court) – Ref 53/26EC (x1)
8) Security Officer – Ref 11/2026/WC (Goodwood Magistrate Office)
- Requirements: Grade 12 + PSIRA Grade C, security procedures knowledge
How to apply (simple steps)
- Use the correct reference number in your application subject line / form selection.
- Prepare your documents:
- Updated CV
- Qualifications (keep certified copies ready if requested)
- For Legal Administration Officer: certificate of good standing (must be attached).
- Submit via the official channels:
- Online (Microsoft Forms) used for many posts:
- Or submit to the postal/physical addresses listed per post in the advert.
Application tips (to avoid disqualification)
- Don’t mix reference numbers—each post must clearly show its own ref number.
- If you apply for multiple posts, submit separate applications where the advert says so.
- For language jobs (Court Interpreter), clearly state:
- Your home language
- Other languages you can interpret/translate
- Any interpreting experience (even internship/volunteer)