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Source domain: justice.gov.za
Collected on 7 November 2026
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Vacant offices of sheriffs
Suitably qualified, fit and proper persons may apply for vacant sheriff offices in listed courts' areas across the provinces. Appointments take effect when the permanent sheriff's term ends or appointment is terminated.
- Who it is for
- suitably qualified and fit and proper persons
- How to act on it
- Apply for the specific vacant sheriff office; the supplied text is truncated and does not show the application process or where to submit.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the circular
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SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND FIT AND PROPER PERSONS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THE VACANT OFFICES OF THE SHERIFFS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Who can apply
What matters before you act: the conditions this listing sets, as Govermate read them.
- South African citizen, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence and ordinarily resident in the Republic
- A fit and proper person able to demonstrate the financial and other ability to establish and operate a sheriff's office
- An appropriate post-grade 12 qualification from a recognised tertiary institution
Where: the areas of the courts listed in the notice, across the provinces · Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Free State, KWA ZULU-NATAL, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape
Facts
Places
Limpopo, Polokwane Local Municipality
Key Takeaways
- Vacant sheriff offices across all nine provinces
- Appointments effective on end of term or termination of permanent sheriff
- Requirements include SA citizenship or permanent residence, fit and proper status, and post-grade 12 qualification
- Expected vacancy dates shown in brackets for many areas, e.g. Vereeniging, Polokwane (12/2027)
- Justice & Constitutional Development
Dates
Closing Date
Closing date not stated in the source