Chief Master : Master of the High Court and Family Law Services REF NO : 24 / 32 / MAS

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development seeks a Chief Master for the High Court and Family Law Services in Pretoria. This senior management role involves overseeing operations, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with South African law. Candidates must possess an LLB qualification, extensive litigation experience, and a proven track record in management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior management level in litigation.
• Admission as an Advocate / Attorney with the right of appearance at the High Court.
• Nyukela Certificate from the National School of Government.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor Master’s operations.
• Manage strategic support, research, policy, and fraud risk management.
• Administer Family Advocate and Child Abduction services.

Skills

Knowledge of South African Law

Management Skills

Litigation Experience

Education

Postgraduate (LLB) legal qualification

Job description

Job title : Chief Master : Master of the High Court and Family Law Services REF NO : 24 / 32 / MAS

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : June 20, 2025

Requirements :

• A postgraduate (LLB) legal qualification at NQF level 8 as recognized by SAQA;
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior management level in litigation; Admission as an Advocate / Attorney with the right of appearance at the High Court; Nyukela Certificate (Certificate for Entry into the Senior Management Service from the (NSG) National School of Government);
• Knowledge and understanding of Foundations of South African Law, South African Private Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Evidence, and African Customary Law

Key Performance Areas :

• Oversee and monitor Master’s operations; manage strategic support, research, policy, and fraud risk management for the office;
• Oversee the administration and manage the provision of multi-disciplinary Family Advocate and Child Abduction services (Litigation and Non-Litigation); oversee stakeholder relations for Master’s and Family Law Services; manage human, financial, and other resources.