Department of Justice – Administration Clerk Vacancies 2026

The Department of Justice invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X2 POSTS) at Magistrate Offices in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level government administration employment within the court environment.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Salary

R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

Centres

Magistrate Office: Vredenburg – Ref No: 12/2026/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Graaff-Reinet – Ref No: 45/26EC (X1 Post)

Applicants must clearly quote the correct reference number for the centre they are applying to. Separate applications must be submitted for each post if applying for both locations.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification is required.

Skills and Competencies

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).

Strong planning and organising skills.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal relations.

High level of attention to detail.

The successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in an organised and structured environment, ensuring that clerical and administrative functions are executed accurately and efficiently.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Administration Clerk will render general clerical support services within the component.

The role includes providing supply chain clerical support services within the component to ensure smooth procurement and administrative processes.

The successful candidate will provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component, supporting human resource processes where required.

Financial administration support services must also be provided within the component, ensuring accurate capturing, filing, and processing of relevant documentation.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of the Magistrate Office and ensuring that administrative systems function effectively.

Enquiries

Western Cape:
Mr A Knowles
Tel: (021) 462 5471

Eastern Cape:
Ms C Williams
Tel: (043) 702 7000 / 7131

How to Apply

Applicants must quote the relevant reference number for the centre they are applying to. Separate applications must be submitted for each post.

Western Cape Applications

Direct applications to:

Provincial Head
Private Bag X9171
Cape Town
8000

OR hand deliver to:

8 Riebeeck Street
5th Floor Norton Rose House
Cape Town

OR submit online via:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

For Attention: Cape Town – Ms P Paraffin

Eastern Cape Applications

Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:

The Provincial Head
Private Bag X9065
East London
5200

OR hand deliver at:

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

OR submit online via:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

Applicants must ensure that separate applications are made for each reference number.

Important Notes

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

Separate applications must be submitted quoting the relevant reference number.

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

Apply for Administration Clerk (X2 Posts)

Candidates who meet the minimum Grade 12 requirement and possess strong administrative and clerical skills are encouraged to apply through the appropriate provincial office before the closing date.

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Submit your application quoting the correct reference number for your preferred centre.