MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT – Master of The High Court, Johannesburg is a South African government vacancy at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Master of The High Court, Johannesburg | closing date: 11 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
- 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)
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
- Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
- OR Postal address: The Human Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor Reception, East Tower.
Department Notes
Applicants are invited to submit applications, quoting the relevant reference number to the link and or address indicated in each specific advertisement. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of three contactable employment references and copies of educational qualifications. Applicants who possess foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. These assessments are aimed at assessing candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy). All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural, emotional intelligence and integrity. All suitable candidates will be subjected to mandatory pre-employment screening/ suitability checks/ verification (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, employment pending disciplinary action and professional registration. Suitable candidates for Senior Management Service positions will also be required to successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for the course as soon as possible. Due to high volumes anticipated, communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) seeks to appoint exceptional, ethical and visionary leaders to join its executive leadership team in advancing constitutional democracy. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability).
Notes
A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : 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)
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
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu OR Postal address: The Human
Resources: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001 OR Physical address: Application Box, First Floor
Reception, East Tower.
NOTE : A separate application must be submitted for each position quoting the relevant reference number.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.