Job Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) LLB or equivalent four-year Legal Qualification as recognized by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level; Nyukela certificate is required for all SMS positions before appointment (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the School of Government); Admitted as an Advocate / Attorney with right of appearance in the High Court; Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution, Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, Prescription Act, the State Attorney, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Department Financial Instructions and the State Liability Act; Knowledge and experience in office administration; Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children; Knowledge of the Foundations of South African law, South African private law, constitutional law, criminal law, intellectual property evidence and African Customary Law. Muslim 29 Personal Law, Private International Law; Children’s Act, The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, 1996 (Act 72 of 1996), Maintenance Act, reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Project and programme management; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Problem solving and analysis; Diversity management; Communication; Honesty and integrity; Computer literacy.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: Manage and coordinate the provisioning of family advocate services; Manage and monitor the implementation of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction; Manage the implementation of policies, legislative frameworks and prescripts; Manage and monitor the provision of Forensic Social Work services; Provide effective people management.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Office of The Family Advocate, Port Elizabeth
How to Apply
Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010 APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. A pre-entry 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 m
Apply Before:
3/9/2026
Reference No:
55/26EC
Additional Information