Department of Justice – Eastern Cape Administrative Officer Vacancies 2026

The Department of Justice invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for POST 06/42: Administrative Officer (X5 Posts) within various Magistrate Offices in the Eastern Cape Province. This is a permanent government position offering a competitive salary package and the opportunity to contribute to effective court administration and public service delivery.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Salary

R397 116 – R467 790 per annum

Centres

Magistrate Office: Sterkstroom – Ref No: 38/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Burgersdorp – Ref No: 39/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Lusikisiki – Ref No: 40/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Ngqeleni – Ref No: 42/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Dutywa – Ref No: 59/26EC (X1 Post)

This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, or an equivalent qualification.

A minimum of three (3) years’ administration experience is required.

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of:

Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
Financial Management (Vote and Trust Account)
Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI)
BAS (Basic Accounting System)
Justice Yellow Pages (JYP)

Skills and Competencies

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages
Good written and verbal communication skills
Organising and problem-solving skills
Sound leadership and management skills
Good interpersonal relations
People management ability

Candidates must be capable of managing office administration effectively within a court environment and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer will coordinate and manage the financial and human resources of the office.

The role includes coordinating and managing risk and security within the court environment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

The successful candidate will manage the strategic and business planning processes of the office.

The position requires managing the Criminal and Civil Court Administration Section, sections related to Family Court matters, and Supply Chain functions.

The Administrative Officer will manage Third Party Funds and Vote Accounts for the office.

The role also involves coordinating, managing, and administering support services to Case Flow Management and other court users to ensure efficient court operations.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining accountability, financial compliance, human resource coordination, and administrative efficiency within the Magistrate Office.

Enquiries

Mr A Jilana
Tel: (043) 702 7000 / 7010

OR

Mr W Ndamase
Tel: (043) 702 7000 / 7133

How to Apply

Applications must quote the relevant reference number. Separate applications must be submitted for each centre if applying for more than one post.

Applications must be directed to:

The Provincial Head
Private Bag X9065
East London
5200

OR hand delivered to:

Provincial Office
Department of Justice
3 Phillip Frame Road
Waverley Park Complex
East London

Online applications can be submitted via:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

Applicants are reminded that separate applications must be submitted quoting the correct reference number.

Important Notes

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply for POST 06/42: Administrative Officer (X5 Posts)

Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date as per the official advertisement.

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Submit your application quoting the correct reference number for the centre you are applying to.