

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Job Overview: Family Law Assistant
Employer: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
A government department responsible for administrative support to South Africa’s judiciary, legal advisory services, and oversight of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Key Information:
- Job Type: Full Time
- Minimum Qualification: Matric (3-year legal qualification preferred)
- Locations:
- Office of the Family Advocate, Cape Town (Ref: 46/2025/FA/WC)
- Office of the Family Advocate, Mitchells Plain (Ref: 47/2025/FA/WC)
- Field: Legal Services
Requirements:
- 3-year qualification in legal studies or equivalent
- Working knowledge of family law including:
- Children’s Act
- Maintenance Act
- Domestic Violence Act
- Mediation in Divorce Matters Act
- Understanding of international child abduction (Hague Convention)
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct client screening interviews and parental rights information sessions
- Assist public with legal form completion and queries
- Support customer satisfaction surveys and community outreach
- Handle court-related correspondence and document preparation
- Mediate parental responsibility disputes
Application Process:
Qualified candidates may apply through the official Department of Justice portal.
Note: No payments are required for any recruitment process. Beware of unauthorized fees.
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