Court Manager REF NO: 2025/157/OCJ

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development: Court Manager Opportunity

Position: Court Manager (REF NO: 2025/157/OCJ)

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (6+ years experience)
Education Requirement: National Diploma/Degree in Management/Administration

About the Organization:

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development provides administrative support to South Africa’s justice system, overseeing court operations and supporting judicial processes while maintaining constitutional principles.

Key Requirements:

• Matric Certificate (Essential)
• 3-Year National Diploma/Degree in Management or Administration (NQF Level 6/7)
• 6 Years Relevant Experience with 3 Years at Junior Management Level
• Valid Driver’s License

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for court operations
• Manage human resources and administrative functions
• Oversee risk management and audit processes
• Coordinate facility management and security services
• Monitor court performance metrics
• Maintain judicial stakeholder relationships

Application Process:

Submit applications to relevant provincial offices:

Gauteng:

Postal: Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
Physical: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg

Free State:

Postal: Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein 9300
Physical: Free State High Court, Cnr President Brand & Fontein Street

Limpopo:

Postal: Private Bag X9693, Polokwane 0700
Physical: 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane

Mpumalanga:

Postal: Private Bag X20051, Mbombela 1211
Physical: 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela

Western Cape:

Postal: Private Bag X9020, Cape Town 8000
Physical: 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Application Note: Quote reference number 2025/157/OCJ on all submissions. No application fees required.