The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa s
- Maintenance Officer (MR1-MR5)
Ref No: 11/2025/WC
Remuneration: R252 855 – R1 111 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Magistrate Office, Piketberg
Requirements:
- An LLB Degree or a four (4) year recognized legal qualification; Appropriate post qualification legal experience. Knowledge of maintenance system, Maintenance Act and family law matters; Understanding of all services and procedures in the area of Maintenance; Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication skills (verbal and written); Numeracy skills; Good interpersonal relations; Problem solving skills; Report writing and time management skills; Accuracy and attention to detail.
Duties:
- Key Performance Areas: Perform the powers, duties or functions of a Maintenance Officer in terms of the Maintenance Act; Obtain financial information for Maintenance enquiries; Guide Maintenance investigators in the performance of their functions; Implement Bench orders; Provide reports and compile statistics.
Enquiries: Mr A Knowles Tel No: (044) 693 3113
Applications:
Please direct your application to:
The Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000
Or hand deliver to Ms P Paraffin 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town.
Applications: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment or alternatively the address specified in each post.
Due Date: 28 July 2025
Note: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.