CHIEF MASTER 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: National Office, Pretoria State | 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 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
National Office, Pretoria State
Requirements
- An NQF Level 8 qualification recognised by SAQA in Financial Management, Business Management Law or a related field, recognised by SAQA.
- Admission as a Chartered Accountant will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of eight (8) years' experience at senior management level, with extensive expertise in the management of deceased estates, insolvency, trusts or regulatory governance.
- Extensive experience in managing large scale funds will be an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of South African private and constitutional law, legislation governing Masters'
- Services, fiduciary regulation, estate administration, family law, international child abduction frameworks, public sector governance, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and the statutory framework governing the administration of deceased estates, trusts, guardianship and related legal processes.
- Skills and Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide national strategic direction, drive organisational performance and lead complex regulatory environments.
- Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational transformation, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation.
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability, with excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, client orientation and relationship management skills.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build strategic partnerships and promote sound governance, accountability and ethical leadership.
- High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership, innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.
Duties
- Provide strategic national regulatory oversight of all Masters'
- Offices to ensure the lawful, efficient and uniform administration of statutory functions across the Republic.
- Lead the regulatory oversight of deceased estate administration, insolvent estate administration, trust registration and supervision, Guardian's Fund administration, curatorship’s and related fiduciary services, including the development of national standards, directives, compliance frameworks and regulatory interventions.
- Provide strategic oversight of governance, investment management and statutory compliance relating to the Guardian's Fund to safeguard the interests of beneficiaries.
- Lead policy development, legal research and legislative reform to strengthen governance and modernise Masters'
- Services.
- Oversee the administration of Family Advocate Services and the implementation of South Africa's obligations relating to international child abduction and related family law services.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with the Executive, Judiciary, legal profession, financial institutions and other stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve service delivery and enhance public confidence.
- Provide strategic leadership for the Branch through effective financial management, organisational performance, human resource management, knowledge management, digital enablement, governance, risk management and compliance in support of the Department's constitutional mandate.
Enquiries
Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
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, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
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).
Original Text
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : National Office, Pretoria State
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 8 qualification recognised by SAQA in Financial Management, Business Management Law or a related field, recognised by SAQA. Admission
as a Chartered Accountant will be an added advantage. A minimum of eight (8)
years' experience at senior management level, with extensive expertise in the management of deceased estates, insolvency, trusts or regulatory governance.
Extensive experience in managing large scale funds will be an added advantage. Extensive knowledge of South African private and constitutional
law, legislation governing Masters' Services, fiduciary regulation, estate administration, family law, international child abduction frameworks, public
sector governance, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations, and the statutory framework governing the administration of deceased estates, trusts, guardianship and related legal processes. Skills and
Competencies: Exceptional strategic capability and leadership with the ability to provide national strategic direction, drive organisational performance and
lead complex regulatory environments. Demonstrated capability in programme and project management, financial management, organisational
transformation, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation. Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capability,
with excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, client orientation and relationship management skills. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams,
build strategic partnerships and promote sound governance, accountability and ethical leadership. High levels of professionalism, ethical leadership,
innovation, accountability and commitment to public service values.
DUTIES : Provide strategic national regulatory oversight of all Masters' Offices to ensure the lawful, efficient and uniform administration of statutory functions across the
Republic. Lead the regulatory oversight of deceased estate administration, insolvent estate administration, trust registration and supervision, Guardian's
Fund administration, curatorship’s and related fiduciary services, including the development of national standards, directives, compliance frameworks and
regulatory interventions. Provide strategic oversight of governance, investment management and statutory compliance relating to the Guardian's Fund to
safeguard the interests of beneficiaries. Lead policy development, legal research and legislative reform to strengthen governance and modernise
Masters' Services. Oversee the administration of Family Advocate Services and the implementation of South Africa's obligations relating to international
child abduction and related family law services. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with the Executive, Judiciary, legal profession, financial
institutions and other stakeholders to strengthen governance, improve service delivery and enhance public confidence. Provide strategic leadership for the
Branch through effective financial management, organisational performance, human resource management, knowledge management, digital enablement,
governance, risk management and compliance in support of the Department's constitutional mandate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Duduzile Magampa at 060 972 1178
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, Momentum Building, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
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.