Administration Clerk Job 2026 – Department of Justice | 7 Posts | Gauteng & Western Cape | R228 321 – R268 950 | Apply Now

Department of Justice Hiring Now | Administration Clerk Jobs Gauteng Western Cape | Magistrate Court Admin Clerk | DoJ&CD Vacancy 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is recruiting seven (7) Administration Clerks across five locations in Gauteng and the Western Cape — offering a permanent government salary of R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. These posts are open to Grade 12 holders with good computer literacy and communication skills — making them among the most accessible permanent government employment opportunities in Gauteng and the Western Cape in 2026. Positions are available at Magistrate Courts and the Master of the High Court — placing successful candidates at the operational heart of South Africa’s court administration and justice system.

All 7 Posts — Location, Reference Number & Positions

Location	Office	Province	Ref No	Posts
Vanderbijlpark	Magistrate Office	Gauteng	2026/13/GP	1
Johannesburg	Master of the High Court	Gauteng	2026/07/GP	1
Bellville	Magistrate Office	Western Cape	21/2026/WC	3
Mitchells Plain	Magistrate Office	Western Cape	22/2026/WC	1
Caledon	Magistrate Office	Western Cape	23/2026/WC	1
TOTAL				7

Job Overview – Administration Clerk, Department of Justice

Detail	Information
Job Title	Administration Clerk
Department	Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
Provinces	Gauteng & Western Cape
Total Posts	7 across 5 locations
Salary	R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Performance Agreement	Required
Qualification	Grade 12 or equivalent — essential
Application Status	✅ Open – Apply Now

About the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is one of South Africa’s most constitutionally significant government departments — administering the court system, guardianship and estate services through the Master of the High Court, and the full range of justice and legal services that underpin the rule of law across the country. The Administration Clerk provides essential clerical, supply chain, personnel, and financial administrative support within these critical justice institutions — ensuring that Magistrate Courts and the Master of the High Court function efficiently and in compliance with all relevant legislation and policies.

This post opens a new employer cluster on your site — the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development — extending your government content coverage beyond DOD/SANDF and DEL into South Africa’s justice sector.

Purpose of the Role

The Administration Clerk renders general clerical, supply chain, personnel, financial, and administrative support services within their assigned court or office — contributing to the operational efficiency, compliance, and service delivery standards of the Department of Justice at the local level.

Key Responsibilities – Administration Clerk

Clerical Support Services

Render general clerical support services — managing correspondence, filing, document control, record-keeping, and general office administration within the component.
Maintain accurate, organised filing systems — ensuring all documents, files, and records are correctly stored and retrievable in accordance with DoJ&CD filing standards and the National Archives Act.

Supply Chain Clerical Support

Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component — assisting with procurement requests, delivery confirmations, stock control, and asset management administration in accordance with the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Maintain accurate records of supply chain activities — supporting audit readiness and financial compliance across the component’s procurement and logistics functions.

Personnel Administration Support

Provide personnel administration support within the component — processing leave records, attendance registers, HR documentation, and other human resources administrative requirements.
Maintain personnel files and records accurately and confidentially — in compliance with POPIA and the DoJ&CD’s HR administrative standards.

Financial Administration Support

Provide financial administration support services — assisting with budget monitoring, payment processing documentation, petty cash management, and financial record-keeping within the component.
Ensure all financial administration is performed in compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and DoJ&CD financial policies.

General Administrative Duties

Perform various administrative duties as required — including reception support, telephone management, meeting preparation, and any other ad hoc administrative tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Apply computer literacy (MS Office) to all administrative tasks — producing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to the standard required by the department.

Minimum Requirements – Administration Clerk

Qualification

Grade 12 or equivalent — essential

Skills & Competencies

Computer literacy — MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) — essential
Good communication skills — verbal and written — essential
Problem solving ability
Good interpersonal relations
Attention to detail

Other

Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement

Why Join the Department of Justice as Administration Clerk?

Justice Sector Career — The DoJ&CD is one of South Africa’s most constitutionally significant departments — placing Administration Clerks at the operational heart of the Magistrate Court and Master of the High Court systems. Court administration experience is a highly regarded and transferable government career credential
Grade 12 Entry Point — A permanent government post requiring only Grade 12 and basic MS Office proficiency — an accessible pathway into a professional, structured justice sector career
Permanent Government Employment — Full GEPF pension, medical aid subsidy, structured leave, and annual salary progression — with the additional accountability structure of a signed performance agreement
5 Strategic Locations — Posts in Vanderbijlpark (Gauteng), Johannesburg CBD (Master of the High Court), Bellville (Cape Town), Mitchells Plain (Cape Town South), and Caledon (Overberg Western Cape) — covering two provinces and multiple distinct community contexts
Performance Agreement Culture — The DoJ&CD’s requirement to sign a performance agreement reflects a results-oriented departmental culture that rewards high-performing administrative staff with recognition, development, and advancement opportunities

Career Growth Path – Government Justice Administration

Administration Clerk (Level 05) → Senior Administration Clerk (Level 06)
Senior Admin Clerk → Administrative Officer (Level 07)
Administrative Officer → Assistant Director — Court Administration (Level 08)
Assistant Director → Deputy Director — Justice Services

Court administration experience — particularly at Magistrate Court or Master of the High Court level — is directly transferable to senior roles across DoJ&CD, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the South African Legal Aid Board, and other justice sector institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions – Administration Clerk DoJ&CD Jobs

What is the Master of the High Court and what does the Administration Clerk do there? The Master of the High Court is the office within the DoJ&CD responsible for the administration of deceased estates, insolvent estates, trusts, and the guardianship of minors — functions that affect thousands of South Africans annually when a family member dies, a business becomes insolvent, or a child requires court-appointed guardianship. The Administration Clerk at the Johannesburg Master’s Office provides clerical, supply chain, personnel, and financial administrative support to this complex and legislatively significant function.

What does a performance agreement require? A performance agreement is a formal document signed between the employee and the department at the beginning of each performance cycle — specifying the employee’s key performance areas (KPAs), performance targets, and the standards against which their work will be evaluated. Government employees covered by performance agreements are assessed quarterly or annually against these standards — with satisfactory performance linked to salary notch progression and unsatisfactory performance triggering performance improvement processes.

Are these Magistrate Court posts linked to legal or court proceedings? The Administration Clerk provides administrative support to the court’s operational and administrative functions — not to court proceedings themselves. This means filing, supply chain, personnel records, and financial administration rather than court recording, interpreting, or prosecutorial functions. Exposure to the Magistrate Court environment does however provide valuable insight into court administration, legal processes, and the justice system — which is an advantage for further career development in the DoJ&CD.

Why are there 3 posts at Bellville but only 1 each elsewhere? The Bellville Magistrate Court serves a large and active Western Cape judicial district — with significantly higher case volumes and administrative workloads than smaller Magistrate offices. Three simultaneous posts reflect a planned expansion of the Bellville office’s administrative capacity, and represent the highest individual probability of appointment among the five locations in this post.

Must I apply separately for each location I’m interested in? Yes — the vacancy notice explicitly states that “separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number” for each location. Candidates wishing to be considered at multiple locations must submit a separate, complete application for each — quoting the correct reference number and directing it to the correct provincial address.

⚠️ How to Apply — Province-Specific Application Details

Gauteng Posts (Vanderbijlpark & Johannesburg)

Quote the relevant reference number and direct your application to:

Post: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000
Hand deliver: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, 7th Floor, Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg
Enquiries: Ms P Raadt / Ms T Maphoto — Tel: (011) 332 9000

Western Cape Posts (Bellville, Mitchells Plain & Caledon)