Application Deadline: 15 March 2025.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Constitutional Court of South Africa Law Clerk Program. The Constitutional Court invites applications from suitable candidates seeking appointment as Law Clerks for 2026. Each Justice of the Constitutional Court is assisted by two Law Clerks whose primary function is to carry out legal research for their respective Justice. Appointments are made for the periods January 2026 to December 2026 or July 2026 to June 2027 dependent on each Justice’s requirements.
Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of Matric plus an LLB degree or a four (4) year legal qualification (or an equivalent or post-graduate degree) or in the final year of study for such degree and should display an interest in subjects relating to constitutional law.
- Academic excellence and research experience is recommended.
Benefits
- The salary for these contract positions is R444 036.00 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits. No other benefits are afforded.
Application Procedure:
- Applications must be submitted as a single PDF bundle containing the following documents in the order listed below: (a) Completed NEW Z83 application form, which can be downloaded at https://www.judiciary.org.za/ or www.dpsa.gov.za or obtainable from any Public Service Department.
- Each Z83 application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant.
- The application must indicate the correct job title and the reference number as stated in the advert.
- Failure to fully complete the form, sign and initial by the applicant will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
- Received applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered;
(b) Cover letter for job application (not longer than 2 pages in length);
(c) A recent comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please indicate on your CV what city you will be based in, in 2025. If you will not be based in Johannesburg, please indicate, in your cover letter, whether you may require assistance with travel arrangements to Johannesburg for the interviews (should you be shortlisted);
(d) Uncertified copies of all qualifications (Matric certificate, academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) will be acceptable for short listing purpose. Should the applicant be in a possession of a foreign qualification, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). - (e) South African Identity Document (ID) copy;
- (f) Letters of recommendation from two contactable referees (indicating their names, emails and telephone numbers); and
- (g) An example of written work between 6-12 pages in length, which demonstrates critical legal analysis and is written solely by the applicant.
NOTE: All shortlisted candidates shall undertake pre-entry assessments. 13. Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
(a) Electronically: By email to [email protected]
(b) Posted at: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
(c) or hand deliver at Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management and Development 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685 14. Enquiries should be directed to Office of the Chief Justice: Human Resources Department on 010 493 2500 / 2619 / 2527/ 2528. Attention Ms. S. Tshidino/Mr. A. Khadambi/Mr. K. Mphela
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Constitutional Court of South Africa Law Clerk Program
