The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is calling on energetic and detail-oriented individuals to fill eight (X8) Maintenance Investigator posts across South Africa. These vacancies offer a unique opportunity to support the family law system by ensuring maintenance orders are enforced efficiently and compassionately. Successful candidates will join a committed team dedicated to upholding the Maintenance Act and fostering access to justice for all South Africans.
Why Maintenance Investigators Matter
Maintenance Investigators play a pivotal role in the delivery of justice services. By serving summonses, subpoenas, warrants, and garnishee orders, they ensure that maintenance obligations are enforced, directly impacting the welfare of children and dependents. In this capacity, investigators:
- Locate and verify the whereabouts of maintenance debtors
- Serve legal documents in terms of the Maintenance Act
- Provide testimony in court under oath
- Render administrative support to magistrate’s offices
With eight posts available, the Department aims to strengthen its capacity in key magistrate’s offices in Alice, Peddie, Tsolo, Whittlesea, Mitchells Plain, Lichtenburg, Randburg, and Soshanguve.
POSTS: MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATORS: (X8 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
CENTRE :
- Magistrate Office, Alice Ref No: 66/25EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Peddie Ref No: 67/25EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Tsolo Ref No: 68/25EC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Whittlesea Ref No: 69/25EC (Will also be responsible to work at other offices in the district as required) (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Mitchells Plain Ref No: 15/2025/WC (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Lichtenburg Ref No: 25/VA25/NW (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Randburg Ref No: 2025/26/GP (X1 Post)
- Magistrate Office: Soshanguve Ref No: 2025/27/GP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification;
- Relevant administrative experience and in family law matters;
- Knowledge of the Maintenance Act;
- A valid driver’s license.
Skills and competencies:
- Computer literacy (MS Office); Numeracy skills;
- Communication skills (verbal and written);
- Ability to work with the public in a professional and empathetic manner;
- Explain legal terminology and processes in simple language;
- Time management; Facilitation skills;
- Innovation and ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES:
Key Performance Areas:
- Serve maintenance summons, subpoenas, warrants and garnishee orders for District in terms of the Maintenance Act;
- Locate whereabouts of persons;
- Give testimony in Court under oath;
- Render administrative support to the Office.
APPLICATIONS :
The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, 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.
Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or e-mail to the address provided on the DPSA advert 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
Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X 9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR visit: https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
North West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mahikeng OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Gauteng: Quoting the Relevant Reference Number, Direct Your Application To: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical Address: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th Floor Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street; Johannesburg OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are committed to upholding the rule of law, possess the requisite qualifications, and thrive in a dynamic environment, don’t miss this chance to join the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development as a Maintenance Investigator. Submit your application before 11 August 2025 and take the first step toward advancing justice and protecting the rights of South Africa’s most vulnerable.
ENQUIRIES :
- Eastern Cape: Mr. Nofemela Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7135
- Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
- North West: Ms. PM Seletedi Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
- Gauteng: Ms. V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
CLOSING DATE: 11 August 2025
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