Law Clerk Vacancies at the Constitutional Court of South Africa for 2026

The Constitutional Court of South Africa is inviting applications for Law Clerks for the year 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in constitutional law and legal research.

Application Closing date: March 15, 2025

Purpose

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 will be made for either:

• January 2026 to December 2026
• July 2026 to June 2027

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess:
  • Matric plus an LLB degree or a four-year legal qualification (or an equivalent or post-graduate degree).
  • Alternatively, applicants can be in their final year of study for such a degree.
• An interest in subjects relating to constitutional law is essential.
• Academic excellence and research experience are recommended.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF bundle containing the following documents in the specified order:

1. Completed NEW Z83 application form (downloadable from judiciary.org.za or dpsa.gov.za).
2. Cover letter for job application (not exceeding 2 pages).
3. A recent comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), indicating the city you will be based in during 2025.
4. Uncertified copies of all qualifications (including Matric certificate and academic transcripts).
5. South African Identity Document (ID) copy.
6. Letters of recommendation from two contactable referees (including their names, emails, and telephone numbers).
7. An example of written work (6-12 pages) demonstrating critical legal analysis, authored solely by the applicant.

Important Notes

• All applicants must be South African citizens.
• Only shortlisted candidates will need to submit certified documents on the day of interviews.
• Failure to submit all requested documents will result in disqualification.
• Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification, etc.).
• The Office of the Chief Justice is an equal opportunity employer and will consider its Employment Equity Plan during the selection process.

Salary

• The salary for these contract positions is R444,036.00 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

How to Apply

Applications should be directed as follows:

• Electronically: Email to [email protected]
• Posted:
  • The Director: Human Resources,
  • Office of the Chief Justice,
  • Private Bag X10,
  • Marshalltown, 2107
• Hand Deliver:
  • Office of the Chief Justice,
  • Human Resource Management and Development,
  • 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685

Enquiries

For further inquiries, contact the Office of the Chief Justice: Human Resources Department at 010 493 2500 / 2619 / 2527 / 2528, attention Ms. S. Tshidino/Mr. A. Khadambi/Mr. K. Mphela.