Job Requirements
An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) LLB or equivalent four-year Legal Qualification as recognized by SAQA Law Degree; 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; 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, 41 evidence and African Customary Law. Muslim 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; Continuous improvement; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem solving and analysis; Diversity management; Communication; Honesty and integrity; Project management; 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; Manage human, financial and other resources.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 – R1 787 328 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Family Advocate: Kimberley
How to Apply
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings, (Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OTHER POSTS
Apply Before:
22 December 2025
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