Department of Justice and Constitutional Development: Entry Level Jobs

The Department Of Justice And Constitutional Development invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk

Location: South African Law Reform Commission: Centurion, Pretoria

Reference No: 24/102/LD

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum.

Requirements: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (MS Office); Document management.

Duties: Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.

Secretary: Legislative Development and Implementation

Location: National Office: Pretoria

Reference No: 24/88/LD

Salary: R216 417 - R254 928 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 (with Secretarial Certificate or any other training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily);

Knowledge: Knowledge of Financial provisioning and / or Administration procedure and processes; Knowledge of procedure and processes applied in Office Management; Understanding of confidentiality in Government and relevant legislation. Intermediate typing skills (ability to do high speed typing and utilize software packages effectively to type more advanced documents which include tables, graphs); Ability to correctly interpret relevant documentation; Computer literacy;

Duties: Key Responsibilities: Render Interpreting services; Translate Legal Documents and Exhibits; Coin Words; Assist with reconstruction of Court Records; Perform Specific Line and Administrative Support Functions; Assist in Cluster.

Human Resource Officer

Location: Provincial Office, Cape Town

Reference No: 49/2024/WC

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as ability to capture data and operate computer; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedure in terms of the working environment; Understanding of the work in registry;

Duties: Key Performance Areas: implementing human resources administration practices: Recruitment and Selection (Advertisements, Appointments, Transfer, verification of qualifications, secretariat functions at interview, absorptions, probationary period); Implement conditions of services (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances, PILIR or etc); Performance Management; Termination of services etc.

Secretary in the Office of the Chief Magistrate’s Office

Location: Magistrate Court Molopo

Reference No: 24/VA19/NW

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate)

Knowledge: Ability to correctly interpret relevant documentation; Numeracy; Literacy; Intermediate typing skills (ability to do high speed typing and utilize software packages effectively to type more advanced documents which include tables, graphs).

Duties: Key Performance Areas: Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager. Provides a clerical support service to the manager; Provides support to the manager regarding meetings; Remains up to date with regard to prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to the work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager.

Administration Clerk

Location: Magistrate Court Molopo

Reference No:

• Delmas Magistrate Office - Ref No 2024/19/MP
• Barberton Magistrate Office - Ref No: 2024/18/MP
• Emalahleni: Magistrate Office - Ref No: 2024/17/MP

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

Duties: Key Performance Areas: Handling and processing of all administrative functions related to Court and within the cluster including all functions related to: Criminal; Traffic; Domestic violence; Civil; Child Justice Court; Children’s Court; Finance; HR and Family court. Maintenance of Criminal record books. Registration and implementation of Court Orders on MOJAPAY; Issuing of warrants:-Detention, Removal, Committal, Liberation, Warrant of arrest; Registration and Processing of Reviews and Appeals; Requisition for transcripts; Capturing and management of Bails and Fines on MOJAPAY ; Draw Civil files for motion court, trials and filing; Prepare civil files for motion court roll, trial; Keep daily statistics accurate; Keep control of civil trial diary / appointment for magistrate; Issue pre-trial notices; Provide administrative support in general court and case flow management; File civil documents and other court papers; Perform digital recording of court proceedings and ensure integrity of such records; Operate and provide support to court systems, e.g. e-scheduler/Integrated Case Management systems (ICMS), Video Remands, document scanning, data capturing, etc;

Accounting Clerk: Budget

Location: Provincial Office - Limpopo

Reference No: 29/24/LMP

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum

Requirements: A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Relevant experience.

Knowledge: Knowledge PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DFI; Attention to detail.

Duties: Compile payment advises; Capturing payments on BAS; Request payment and document control reports; Request register of payment reports; Request expenditure reports; Monitor outstanding BAS transaction; Compile Journal; Perform any other related duties.

Administration Clerks (DCRS)

Reference No: 

• Family Advocate, Welkom - Ref No: 24/25/FS
• Master Of The High Court: Grahamstown - Ref No: 39/24EC

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum.

Requirements: A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (MS Office);

Duties: Render general clerical support services; Provide financial administration support services in the Court; Keep and maintain personnel records in the Court; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the Court Provide various administrative duties

Administration Clerks (Assistant Registrar)

Location: Magistrate Polokwane

Reference No: 18/24/LMP

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum.

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Experience in court related functions; A valid driver’s license.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (MS Office);

Duties: Issue all processes that initiate court proceedings; Arrange trial dates for both civil and divorce matters in liaison with the Judiciary; Arrange court rolls for both civil and divorce matters,; Advice public with regards to court procedures; Give attention to and execute requests from the judiciary in connection with cases and other case related matters; Filing and storage of court documents; Process and grant judgments by default as required by the Magistrates Court Act, 1944; Tax legal bills of costs; Issue court orders; Write and respond to correspondence; Process reviews and appeals; Maintenance of appeal and civil court registers; Provide any other administrative support as required by the Judiciary, Court Manager and / or Supervisor; Perform any other administration duties as directed by Court Manager.

Administration Clerks (CRT)

Location: Magistrate Polokwane

Reference No: 

• Kimberley Magistrate Office - Ref No: 88/24/NC/KIM
• Magistrate Polokwane - Ref No: 19/24/LMP

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum.

Requirements: A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Knowledge: Computer literacy (MS Office); Document management.

Duties: Assist with Court Preparation; Record Court proceedings; Render general clerical support services; File/store and safekeeping of court documents; Maintain criminal record books and charge sheets.

Administration Clerks (Cash Hall)

Location: Magistrate: Phalala

Reference No: 20/24/LMP

Salary: R216 417 – R254 928 per annum.

Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accounting as a passed subject. Relevant administrative experience.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (MS Office); Document management.

Duties: Payments of maintenance to beneficiaries through Mojapay system; Manage transactions of Bails, Court Fines and General Modules over Mojapay; Process payment of invoices on BAS and payment of witness fees; Request BAS reports as well as compile statistics as required from time to time; Perform petty cash reconciliation; Update petty cash register and keeping of financial records up to date; Perform any other administration duties as directed by Court Manager from time to time

Skills and Competencies:

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Computer literacy (MS Office);
• Good interpersonal relations;
• Good public relations skills;
• Efficient and resourceful;
• Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems;
• Customer service;
• Document management.
• Excellent planning and organizations skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;