Job details

Circular Post No: 25/114
Job Ref Number: 2026/77/OCJ
Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Salary

R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Centre

National Office: Midrand

Requirements

  • Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Integrity and Ethics Management of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level. knowledge of the e-Disclosure system.
  • A certified Ethics Officer and a valid drivers license will serve as an added advantage.
  • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
  • Knowledge and Skills: RSA Constitution, Public service Act 1994, Public Service Regulation 2016, knowledge of PFMA, knowledge of Integrity and Ethics Management Processes, Knowledge of Fraud and Ethics Strategy, understanding of Ethics Risk Assessment, as well as relevant directives, teamwork, technical skills, reporting skills, presentation skills, planning and execution.

Duties

Monitor, and report on the implementation of the e-Disclosure prescripts (both SMS Members and Other categories), review the draft Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption Policy and Ethics Management Policies, ensure, monitor, and report on conflict of interest including acceptance of gifts, remuneration work outside the Public Service (Rwops) and doing business with an organ of the State, conduct ethics awareness, provide inputs on the ethics risk assessment, provide support to the Ethics Governance Structure meetings, monitor the implementation of the Lifestyle Audit, supervise and develop staff.

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. Maria Mahlangu Tel No: (010) 493 2688 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527

Applications

Where to send your application.

Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/77/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Department Notes

All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Original Text
POST 25/114 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ETHICS AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/77/OCJ
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by
SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Integrity and Ethics
Management of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level. knowledge of the e-Disclosure system. A certified Ethics Officer and a valid drivers license
will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the
candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
Knowledge and Skills: RSA Constitution, Public service Act 1994, Public
Service Regulation 2016, knowledge of PFMA, knowledge of Integrity and
Ethics Management Processes, Knowledge of Fraud and Ethics Strategy, understanding of Ethics Risk Assessment, as well as relevant directives,
teamwork, technical skills, reporting skills, presentation skills, planning and execution.
DUTIES : Monitor, and report on the implementation of the e-Disclosure prescripts (both SMS Members and Other categories), review the draft Fraud Prevention and
Anti-Corruption Policy and Ethics Management Policies, ensure, monitor, and report on conflict of interest including acceptance of gifts, remuneration work
outside the Public Service (Rwops) and doing business with an organ of the
State, conduct ethics awareness, provide inputs on the ethics risk assessment, provide support to the Ethics Governance Structure meetings, monitor the
implementation of the Lifestyle Audit, supervise and develop staff.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. Maria Mahlangu Tel No: (010) 493 2688 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to: 2026/77/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with Employment Equity goals.

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