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MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT (X3 POSTS)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development · gauteng

Salary band

R 1 551 807

Closing date

11 August 2026

Reference

2026/61/GP

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About this role

Department

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location

Master of The High Court, Pretoria Ref No: 2026/61/GP (X1 Post) : Master of The High Court, Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/19/FS (X1 Post) Master of The High Court, Johannesburg Ref No: 2026/19/GP (X1 Post)

Salary

R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB or any legal equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level; Admittance as an Advocate / Attorney with right of appearance at the High Court; Knowledge of the Foundations of South African law, Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations; South African family law, constitutional law, intellectual property, evidence and African Customary Law. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Project and programme management; Financial Management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Diversity management; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy.

Duties

Manage and monitor the implementation of Guardian’s Fund; Manage and monitor the implementation of Deceased Estate; Manage the administration of Curatorship and registration of Trust; Manage the administration of Insolvencies; Monitor and manage service points operations; Manage human, financial and other resources.

Enquiries

Free State: Ms N Dywili at (073) 775 0709 Gauteng: Ms T Maphoto Tel No: (011) 332 9000 or Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000

Notes

A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number. OTHER POSTS

Closing Date

2026-08-11T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

·An NQF level 7 qualification in Law / LLB or any legal equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
·Five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level
·Admittance as an Advocate / Attorney with right of appearance at the High Court
·Knowledge of the Foundations of South African law, Administration of Estates Act, Mental Health Act, Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Close Corporations Act, Trust Property Control Act and other relevant legislations
·South African family law, constitutional law, intellectual property, evidence and African Customary Law
·Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership
·Project and programme management
·Financial Management
·Change management
·Knowledge management

Key Duties

·Manage and monitor the implementation of Guardian’s Fund
·Manage and monitor the implementation of Deceased Estate
·Manage the administration of Curatorship and registration of Trust
·Manage the administration of Insolvencies
·Monitor and manage service points operations
·Manage human, financial and other resources

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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