Office of Sheriff

About

Vacant offices of Sheriff are advertised for the listed Eastern Cape service areas. Appointees must meet the stated statutory suitability, qualification, financial-capacity and operational requirements; appointments take effect when the permanent sheriff's term ends or appointment terminates. Duty station: The listed Eastern Cape sheriff service areas. Terms of service: All appointments will be effective upon the permanent sheriff's end of term or termination of appointment.

How to apply

Complete Form 1 (J743), obtainable from www.justice.gov.za and www.sheriffs.org.za or from the Court Manager at the Magistrates' Office. Include the documents listed in the advert. Hand deliver applications to the application boxes at the South African Board for Sheriffs Head Office, 25 Thornhill Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng Province, or email sheriffsvacancies@sheriffs.org.za. Hand-delivered applications should also be submitted electronically to sheriffsvacancies@sheriffs.org.za.

Qualifications

• A South African citizen or has been lawfully admitted to the Republic for permanent residence and is ordinarily resident in the Republic.
• A fit and proper person.
• Able to demonstrate the financial and other ability required to establish and operate a sheriff's office.
• Competent to conduct the business of sheriff.
• An appropriate post grade 12 qualification.
• An understanding of civil law.
• Knowledge and an understanding of the relevant aspects of the Constitution of South Africa, Insolvency Act, Magistrates' Court Act, State Liability Act, Prescription Act, Criminal Procedure Act, Sheriffs Act, Security by Means of Movable Property Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employ
• The person appointed as sheriff cannot perform the functions of a sheriff unless he/she has been issued with a Fidelity Fund Certificate, issued by the South African Board for Sheriffs.