SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Groblersdal, Ref No: 11/26/LMP (X1 Post) Magistrate Office: Phalala, Ref No: 12/26/LMP (X1 Post) Magistrate Office: Thohoyandou, Ref No: 13/26/LMP (X2 Posts) (This is a readvertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages; Language requirements: Groblersdal: Tsonga, Venda and Setswana; Phalala: Venda and Ndebele, Shona will be an added advantage; Thohoyandou: Venda, Tsonga & Sepedi, Shona will be an added advantage. The following will serve as an added advantage: Three months practical experience and a driver’s license; Knowledge of any foreign languages will be an added an advantage; Applicants will be subjected to a Language test. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communications (written and verbal); Administration and organizational skills; Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi – judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultations; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr P.M Mongwe. Tel No: (015) 287 2034
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane 0700 or Physical address: Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.
CLOSING DATE : 17 April 2026
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post. 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. 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. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current post office challenges. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) 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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Administrative Officer with Ref No: 26/17/KZN advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 10 of 2026 dated 20 March 2026 with the closing date of 10 April 2026, has been withdrawn. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
