2025 Government Jobs | Apply at Department of Justice For SENIOR FAMILY ADVOCATE

Job Title:	SENIOR FAMILY ADVOCATE (LP9)
Company:	DPSA
Job Reference:	103/25EC
Category:	Government Jobs
Location:	Port Elizabeth, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-08-19T19:40
Closing Date:	2025-09-01T21:39
Salary:	ZAR 1195110 - 1859184 per year

SENIOR FAMILY ADVOCATE (LP9) - Job Description

Introduction

The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. 2025 Government Jobs | Apply at Department of Justice For SENIOR FAMILY ADVOCATE, Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment.

A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.

Responsibilities For 2025 Government Jobs

Key Performance Areas:

Manage the implementation and monitoring of the delivery of multi-disciplinary Family Advocate services for children;
Manage and monitor the provisioning of forensic and risk social work services;
Manage, monitor and implement the provisions of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction;
Manage and monitor provision of Forensic Social Work services;
Monitor and support organizational performance of the Family Advocate services.
Provide effective people Management in the office.

Required Qualifications in Department Of Justice

An LLB Degree or recognised 4 year legal qualification; At least eight (8) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; Admission as an Advocate; A valid driver’s licence.

Knowledge of applicable Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s); Knowledge of Foundations of South African law, South African private law, Constitutional law, Criminal law, Intellectual property, Evidence and African Customary Law, Muslim Personal Law, Private International Law, Children’s Act, The Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, Maintenance Act, reciprocal enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act, Child Care Act, Extensive knowledge of all local and international Legislation that regulates protection of children; Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres with specific reference to civil litigation and the law of contract; Knowledge of the Constitution, the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act, State Attorney Act, the Public Finance Management Act, the Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and experience in office administration; Proven track record of previous managerial experience in a legal environment. the 2025 Government Jobs Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Research, investigation, presentation, monitoring and evaluation; Attention to detail; Diversity Management; Dispute and Conflict resolution skills; Operational and People management; Financial management; Computer literacy.

How to Apply For Senior Family Advocate

Quoting the relevant reference number in the role of Senior Family Advocate, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

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