Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) – South Africa

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is a national department under the national government of South Africa.

The vision of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is to ensure an accessible justice system in a vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy.

The main strategic goals of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are to:

  • Enhance organisational performance on all aspects of administration in line with set standards, meeting and exceeding the needs and aspirations of key stakeholders, facilitate the (effective and efficient) resolution of criminal, civil, and family law disputes by providing accessible, efficient and quality administrative support to the courts
  • Effectively and cost-efficiently provide state legal services that anticipate, meet and exceed stakeholder needs and expectations

Reporting Entities

Office Bearers/Management

Minister

  • Ms Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development) (ANC)

Deputy Minister

  • Mr Andries Carl Nel (Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development) (ANC)

Director General

  • Adv Doctor Mashabane

Chief of Staff

  • Mr Kgopelo Phasha

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Rofhiwa Irene Singo

Deputy Directors General

  • Mr Jabu Hugh Hlatshwayo (Information and Communication Technology)
  • Ms Susan Masapu (Chief State Law Adviser)
  • Adv Kanyane Mathibe (Acting Chief Master of the High Court and Family Law Services)
  • Mr Lucky Charles Mohalaba (Court Administration)
  • Ms Mohube Phahlane (Acting: Solicitor General)
  • Ms Kalay Pillay (Legislative Development and Legal Services)
  • Adv Shireen Said (Constitutional Development)
  • Mr Thabiso Thiti (Acting: Corporate Services)

Senior Management

  • Mr Max Budeli (Chief Audit Executive)
  • Mr Sello Chiloane (Head: Policy Coordination – Office of the DG)
  • Mr Justice Hlungwani (Director: Administration Support – Office of the DG)
  • Mr Chris Mfunzana (Head of Office)
  • Adv Richard Ramashia (Special Advisor to the Minister)
  • Mr Blendynn Williams (Director: Legal Services)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Tsekiso Machike (Ministerial Spokesperson)
  • Mr Stephans Mahlangu (Media Enquiries)
  • Ms Kgalalelo Masibi (Chief Director: Communication Management)

Secretaries

  • Ms Makoma Juliet Mamabolo (PA: Minister)
  • Mr Raymond Manzini (Executive Asssitant: Office of the DG)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Momentum Centre, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 315 1111
Email:webmaster@justice.gov.za
Website:www.justice.gov.za