The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) invites applications for two Court Intermediary positions at Colesburg and Galeshewe Magistrate Offices. The roles involve providing intermediary services to vulnerable witnesses, ensuring effective court operations, and offering administrative support. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Teaching, Social Work, or related fields, with 3+ years of experience. Key requirements include registration with a professional body, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of relevant legal frameworks. The salary ranges from R397,116 to R467,790 per annum. Applications close on 17 June 2025. Submit via the provided online form or specified address. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
REFNO: COURT INTERMEDIARIES (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Colesburg Magistrate Office Ref No: 82/24/NC/COL Galeshewe Magistrate Office Ref No: 83/24/NC/GAL
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
Three year Bachelor Degree / National Diploma / Academic Qualification in one of the following fields: Teaching, Social work/ Family Counselling, Child Care and Youth Development, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Clinical counselling, educational psychologist; Applicants must be duly registered with the relevant professional / scientific organization / body in their field of specialization; A valid driver’s license; Minimum of three (3) years working experience in the applicable field; Experience in working with different types of disabilities, exposure to court procedure, court etiquette, legal terms and terminology and functions of courts will be an added advantage; Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory framework (Constitution of RSA, 1996; Criminal Procedure Act, 1997 (Act No 51 of 1977), particularly sections 153, 158 and 170A; Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007); Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005); Domestic Violence Act (Act No 116 of 1998).Skills and Competencies: Communication Skills and empathic, Listening skills (with children, persons with mental disabilities and other traumatized witnesses), Trauma and basic counselling skills, Interpersonal Relations; Customer focus and responsiveness, Administrative skills, Computer literacy (MS Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel), Problem solving and decision making skills..
DUTIES:
Key Performance Areas: Provide Intermediary services to vulnerable witnesses when the application; for such services is granted by court; Arrange for specialized language interpreting services to be offered to witnesses who will testify via an intermediary, Maintain the effective operations within the testifying room; Maintain the good condition of the waiting room/ area for the victims, Render administrative support service in court..
ENQUIRIES: Mr. L. Swartz Tel No: (053) 802 1300 (Ext 17)
APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post..
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.
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.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
A preentry 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 the position advertised as Tate Accountant: Taxation with Ref No: 25/58/FMS, in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 23 May 2025, with a closing date of 09 June 2025, has been amended to reflect the correct title.
The correct post name is State Accountant: Taxation.
We apologies for the inconvenience caused..
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