Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Entry level Jobs

About the Department

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is a national government department responsible for upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to justice for all South Africans. It manages courts, oversees the administration of justice, supports constitutional development, and promotes human rights through fair, efficient, and accessible legal services.

About the Jobs

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is offering entry-level job opportunities to unemployed South Africans to support the effective functioning of the justice system. These roles involve court administration, client services, records management, and basic administrative duties, providing candidates with valuable workplace experience while contributing to accessible and efficient justice services across the country.

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

Available Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk (DCRS)

Reference No: 2026/03/GP

Location: Magistrate Office: Garankuwa, Pretoria

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Skills and Competencies: Communication skills (verbal and written). Above average computer literacy. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and also solve problems. Customer service. Knowledge of document management and filing.

Duties: Conduct daily court recordings. Prepare and setup the recording machines and ensuring that microphones are functioning. Report all malfunctions from the machines. Recording of court proceedings. Keep record of all the requests for transcription and record time spent in court per case. Ensure proper management of digital recording of court proceedings and integrity of records. Capturing of cases on ECMS/ ICMS daily. Ensure correct equipment is available for children and disabled. Prepare court records for Appeal and Review. Render assistance in general case flow management. Perform other administration duties as directed by the Court Manager from time to time.

Legal Secretary

Reference No: 2026/02/GP

Location: State Attorney, Pretoria

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 (with typing as subject or Secretarial Certificate or relevant training/qualification that will enable the person to perform the work satisfactorily)

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy; Communication skills (verbal and written); Planning and organizing skills; Interpersonal skills; Attention to detail; Integrity and loyalty; Knowledge of the relevant policies and prescripts; Good telephone etiquette; Sound organizing skills; High level of reliability.

Duties: Provide secretarial and administrative support. Render administrative support for meetings, functions and conferences. Provide general clerical office administration. Prepare documents for the process to pay accounts.

Provisioning Administration Clerk

Location: Provincial Office, Bloemfontein

Reference No: 26/11/FS

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

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

Skills and Competencies: Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Accuracy; Aptitude of figures; Technical Competencies; Computer operating skills; Planning and organization; Good verbal and written communication skills; Basic Numeracy skills; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment.

Duties: Render asset management clerical support. Render demand and acquisition clerical support. Render logistical support services.

Administration Clerk

Location & References:

• Magistrate Office: Hlanganani - Ref No: 26/07/KZN 
• Magistrate Office: Mtunzini - Ref No: 26/08/KZN
• Magistrate Office: Scottburgh - Ref No: 26/09/KZN
• Magistrate Office: Weenen - Ref No: 26/10/KZN 
• Magistrate Office: Lindley - Ref No: 26/04/FS
• Magistrate Office: Vrede - Ref No: 26/ 05/FS
• Magistrate Office: Heilbron - Ref No: 26/07/FS

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Office); Administrative and Organizational skills; Ability to work under pressure; Good interpersonal relations; Customer service; Document management and filing.

Duties: Render clerical support services. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Provide personnel administration support within the component. Provide financial administration support services in the component. Provide various administrative duties.

Court Interpreter

Location & References

• Magistrate’s Office: Phuthaditjhaba - Ref No: 26/10/FS
• Magistrate Office: Pinetown - Ref No: 26/11/KZN

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Knowledge: Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages. Language Proficiency: (KwaZulu-Natal: IsiZulu and IsiXhosa) and (Phuthaditjhaba: English, Sesotho and Zulu). Applicants will be subjected to a language test.

Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication (written and verbal); Administration and organizational skills; Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail

Advantageous: Three months Practical experience and driver’s license will be an added advantage

Duties: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi-judicial proceedings. Interpret during consultation. 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.

Registry Clerk

Location: State Attorney, Bloemfontein

Reference No: 26/14/FS

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of document management and filing. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and to solve problems. Customer service. Computer literacy (MS Office).

Duties: Provide registry counter services. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Render an effective filing and record management service. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents for archiving and/ disposal.