South African Board For Sheriffs Office of Sheriff Vacancy 2026
South African Board For Sheriffs
General / Other
Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
02 Nov 2026
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Richards Bay, Western Cape
- Posted
- 01 Oct 2026
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Opportunity Overview
The South African Board For Sheriffs invites suitably qualified and fit and proper persons to apply for vacant offices of Sheriffs across the country. This opportunity is a re-advertisement, signifying a continued need for dedicated individuals to take on this vital role within the South African justice system. New applications are specifically encouraged.
These vacant offices are situated across numerous High and Lower Courts in various locations throughout South Africa. Provinces with available offices include the Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal (including Richards Bay, Durban West), Limpopo (including Polokwane, Giyani), Mpumalanga, North West, and Western Cape, among many others.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for an office of Sheriff:
- Be a South African citizen or lawfully admitted to the Republic for permanent residence and ordinarily resident in South Africa.
- Be a fit and proper person.
- Be able to demonstrate the financial and other ability required to establish and operate a sheriff’s office.
- Be competent to conduct the business of a sheriff and possess at least:
- An appropriate post-Grade 12 qualification (certificate, diploma, and/or degree) obtained from a recognised Tertiary or Higher Learning institution that enhances knowledge in the business of a sheriff and/or in legal and court processes. (Proof of age exemption for Grade 12 from the Department of Education, or SAQA validation for international qualifications, may be required).
- An understanding of civil law.
- Knowledge and understanding of 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 Employment Act, Maintenance Act, Rental Housing Act, National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, and Superior Courts Act.
How to Apply
New applications must be submitted for consideration.
- Application Website: Visit http://www.justice.gov.za/ for application details.
- Application Deadline: 02 November 2026 at 23:59:59.
This listing in context
What the 82 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
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- In Western Cape
- 2
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
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