POST 13/102 : ESTATE CONTROLLER (EC1-EC4) REF NO: 31/2026/M/WC (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R252 855 – R586 956 per annum, (Salary will be determined in accordance with as per OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.)
CENTRE : Master of the High Court: Western Cape

REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or four year recognized legal qualification; Knowledge of Administration of Estates Act, Compliance, Mental Health, Insolvency Act and other related Act, Registration of trusts Act, Curatorship’s Act; knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children, South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract. Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and the State Liability Act. Skills and Competencies: Legal
research and drafting; Case flow management; Trust; Estate duties; Dispute resolution; Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving; Customer focus; Attention to detail; Computer literacy.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Administer Deceased Estates, Insolvent Estates, Curatorship; Trust and all aspects related to the administration thereof; Determine and assess Estate duties in terms of the Estate Duties Act; Conduct research and draft legal documents; Render administrative function of the office.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

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 : 08 May 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.