Job Requirements
LLB degree or a four-year recognized legal qualification; 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience; Knowledge of the Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations; Experience in 42 the functional fields of the services provided by the Masters of the High Court and master’s environment including Guardian’s Fund; Understanding of Administration of Deceased & Insolvent Estates, Curatorship’s and Trusts. Skills and Competencies: Legal research and drafting; Dispute resolution; Planning, organizing and analytical skills; People development and empowerment; Strategic and conceptual orientation; Problem solving and decision-making skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: Monitor and review all legal and administrative operations at the Office of the Master of the High Court; Monitor all the functions within the office and contribute towards the strategic objectives of both the master’s Branch as well as the Department; Provide effective and efficient delivery of services, financial and human resource management within the Office of the Master; Draft legal documents that provide clear justification; Mediate and conciliate disputes by advising on the outcome of its resolution.
What is the Salary
R586 956 – R1 386 972 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Master of The High Court: Pretoria
How to Apply
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical address: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street; Johannesburg OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Apply Before:
22 December 2025
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