The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) invites unemployed law graduates to apply for its Candidate Attorney Programme. This 24-month programme offers valuable workplace experience in the legal field.
Who Can Apply?
- Unemployed South African graduates with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship or Candidate Attorney Program.
- Candidates applying for placements outside their home province must arrange their own accommodation as only a stipend is provided.
- Separate applications must be submitted for each Provincial Office applied for, using the relevant reference number.
Programme Details
- Position: Candidate Attorney
- Stipend: R7,000 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Placement Locations: Across all nine provinces
Available Positions and Reference Numbers
Gauteng Provincial Office
- Johannesburg State Attorney – Ref: GPCA 1
- Pretoria State Attorney – Ref: GPCA 2
- Enquiries: Ms Rachel Moabelo – (011) 332 9019
Mpumalanga Provincial Office
- Nelspruit State Attorney – Ref: MPCA
- Enquiries: Ms KN Zwane – (013) 753 9367 / Ms E Sedibe – (013) 753 9370
Limpopo Provincial Office
- Polokwane State Attorney – Ref: LMPCA 1
- Thohoyandou State Attorney – Ref: LMPCA 2
- Enquiries: Ms MP Mongalo – (015) 287 2037 / Ms V Lamola – (015) 287 2035 / Ms M Manyaja – (015) 287 2026 / Mr PM Mongwe – (015) 287 2034 / Ms M Mathosa – (015) 287 2147
Western Cape Provincial Office
- Cape Town State Attorney – Ref: WCCA
- Enquiries: Ms L Keyster / Ms R Hendricks – (021) 462 5471
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office
- Durban State Attorney – Ref: KZNCA
- Enquiries: Ms R Naicker – (031) 372 3082 / Mr Mondli Zulu – (031) 372 3077 / Mr Mduduzi Mtolo – (031) 372 3076
North West Provincial Office
- Mafikeng State Attorney – Ref: NWCA
- Enquiries: Mr B Moseje – (018) 397 7057 / Mr T Botlhole – (018) 397 7111
Eastern Cape Provincial Office
- Mthatha State Attorney – Ref: ECCA 1
- East London State Attorney – Ref: ECCA 2
- Port Elizabeth State Attorney – Ref: ECCA 3
- Enquiries: Dr M Feni – (043) 702 7029 / Ms N Dyani – (043) 702 7015 / Mr A Ziqu – (043) 702 7003 / Mr P Hattingh – (043) 702 7000
Free State Provincial Office
- Bloemfontein State Attorney – Ref: FSCA
- Enquiries: Ms D Letsela – (051) 407 1831
Northern Cape Provincial Office
- Kimberly State Attorney – Ref: NCCA
- Enquiries: Mr R Muller – (053) 802 1317 / Mr J Tope – (053) 802 1317
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Completed and signed Z83 Form (available here)
- Updated CV with at least two contactable references.
- Certified copies (not older than six months) of:
- South African ID
- Senior Certificate
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) qualification
- Driver’s license (if applicable)
Note: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a pre-employment security screening, including citizenship verification, credit checks, and qualification verification.
Where to Submit?
Gauteng Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head: Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000
- Hand Delivery: 7th Floor, Schreiner Chambers, Corner Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg
Mpumalanga Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, Nelspruit, 1200
- Hand Delivery: 24 Brown Street, 4th Floor, Nedbank Building, Nelspruit
Limpopo Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane, 0700
- Hand Delivery: 92 Bok Street, Polokwane
Western Cape Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000
- Hand Delivery: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor, Norton Rose House Building, Cape Town
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000
- Hand Delivery: Provincial Office, 2 Devonshire Place, Durban
North West Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735
- Hand Delivery: 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng
Eastern Cape Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
- Hand Delivery: 3 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London
Free State Provincial Office
- By Post: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Hand Delivery: 53 Colonial Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
Northern Cape Provincial Office
- Hand Delivery: Department of Justice, New Public Building (Court Building), Corner Knight & Stead Street, Kimberley, 7th Floor
Additional Information
The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not receive a response within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.