POST 08/296 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: JUDICIAL PLANNING AND SUPPORT REF NO: 26/15/CA
SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in LLB; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil justice environment at functional level; Knowledge of interpretation and application of all the Acts relevant to Statutory Appointments, e.g. Magistrates Act, Legal Aid Board Act, Legal Practice Act, Debt Collectors Act, Small Claims Courts Act, Justice of the Peace and Commissioners of Oath Act; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service: Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of criminal, civil law and family law cases, Constitutional law cases, interpretation of statues. Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Developing others; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning and organizing; Project management; Team leadership; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Provide support into the review and development of the civil justice system policy and strategy; Provide administration support to Statutory Appointments, appointment of members of the Legal Aid Board South Africa, Legal Practice Council, Debt Collectors Council and Magistrate Commission; Provide administrative support to the establishment of Small Claims Courts and appointment of members of the Small Claims Court Advisory Committees as well as Commissioners; Provide administrative support to the designation of ex-officio-Commissioners of Oaths; Manage human, finance and other resources.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Modibane Tel No: (012) 315 1668
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal Address: The Human Resource: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001. OR Physical Address: Application Box, First Floor, Reception, East Tower, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Building, Pretoria, 0001 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.
CLOSING DATE : 23 March 2026
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, 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.