FAMILY ADVOCATE | Government Vacancies
| Job Title: | FAMILY ADVOCATE |
| Company: | DPSA |
| Job Reference: | 2025/76/GP |
| Category: | Government |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-18T21:19 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-29T23:17 |
| Salary: | ZAR 158741 - 1539321 per year |
FAMILY ADVOCATE - Job Description
Introduction for Government Vacancies
The Government Vacancies 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. 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.Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme (available on the SAPS website) will be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. • The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the Application Form. • An updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form. • Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document,
National Senior Certificate and all post-school educational qualifications with a statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. • Applications must be posted/hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for all applications is 2025-09-12. • All Government Vacancies short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening. • All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be subjected to vetting.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof. • Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 12 month Internship Contract.
• Government Vacancies Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic absorption for permanent appointment.
Government Vacancies Applications can be posted or hand delivered to:
PROVINCE HRDC OFFICES NAME CONTACT DETAILS PHYSICAL ADDRESS Gauteng Gauteng: Provincial Head Office Col Mathabatha Sgt Mdletshe SPO KIbe W/O Baloyi 011 274 7477 011 274 7505 011 274 7507/7878 16 Empire Road, Parktown, Johannesburg (Office no GE 004) Gauteng HRDC Westrand Sgt Mahlobisa A/C Mokgorong 011 951 1198 011 951 1188 Commissioner St, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, 2001
Gauteng HRDC Pretoria W/O LE Grange 012 320 3268 12 Loop Street next to Manhattan Hotel Destinatum Building, Pretoria Gauteng HRDC Springs Capt Theron 011 365 5922 The Avenues Shopping Centre, 1st Floor, 5th Avenue Springs. Gauteng HRDC Benoni Cst Taukobong 011 746 5717 011 746 5726 Kleinfontein Lake Office park, Cnr Lake Vieto Cres & Pioneer Drive, Benoni Gauteng HRDC Vaal Rand A/C D Lehloo Cnr Marriman & Edward Avenue, Vereeniging
Responsibilities for Government Vacancies
Key Performance Areas: Perform all functions and duties of the Family Advocate in accordance with relevant legislation; Monitor the provisioning of forensic and risk social work services; Monitor and implement the provisions of the Hague Convention on Civil aspects of International Child Abduction; Manage and implement the provision of Forensic Social Work Social Work services; Manage and provide administrative support services; Attend to all relevant circuit courts within the Province.
Required Qualifications in Government Vacancies
An LLB Degree or recognised 4-year legal qualification; Admission as an Advocate; Five (5) years appropriate post qualification litigation experience; 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 in Government Vacancies Management Act, the Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and experience in office administration; A 28 valid driver’s licence.
Skills and Competencies Government Vacancies:
Good communication skills, both verbal and writing; Litigation and Advocacy skills; Research, investigation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills with intention to detail; Diversity management; Disp
How to Apply for Government Vacancies
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng;
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
0 Comments