Job Overview
The South African Board for Sheriffs invites suitably qualified and fit persons to apply for the vacant offices of Sheriffs in multiple regions nationwide.
Location: Various locations across South Africa (see listed areas)
Organization: South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS)
Closing Date: 01 July 2025
This re-advertisement follows the previous process and aims to fill these positions through new applications.
Applicants must demonstrate the necessary legal, financial, and operational competencies to establish and run a sheriff’s office, including the ability to provide essential sheriff services such as service of court documents, execution of warrants, and holding auctions.
Areas of Appointment
Applications are open for sheriff offices in the following regions:
Eastern Cape
- Alice (Victoria East), Middeldrift
- Dordrecht, Indwe, Lady Frere
- East London, Kariega, Komga, Mqanduli, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth North, Willowvale
Free State
- Frankfort, Villiers
- Rouxville, Smithfield, Zastron
- Memel, Vrede, Warden
- Sasolburg
Gauteng
- Benoni, Bronkhorstspruit, Ekangala
- Dobsonville, Kagiso, Roodepoort South
- Fochville, Oberholzer
- Germiston North, Heidelberg, Balfour
- Johannesburg East, Johannesburg North
- Pretoria Central, Pretoria East, Pretoria North East, Pretoria South East
- Randburg South West, RandWest, Soshanguve
- Tshwane North, Vanderbijlpark
KwaZulu-Natal
- Dannhauser, Glencoe, Nqutu
- Inanda 2, Ixopo, Polela (Bulwer), Richmond, Underberg
- Kokstad, Umzimkhulo, Lower Umfolozi (Richards Bay)
- Ndwedwe, New Castle, Port Shepstone
- Paulpietersburg, Pongola, Utrecht
- Zululand 2
Limpopo
- Bela-Bela, Giyani, Hlanganani
- Lepelle Nkumpi, Malamulele, Tiyani, Vuwani
- Mokgopong, Musina, Nkowankowa, Seshego, Tshilwavhusiku
Mpumalanga
- Bethal, Emalahleni (Witbank)
- Highveld Ridge (Secunda, Evander)
- Mapulaneng, Mhala
- Mkhondo (Amsterdam, Piet Retief)
- Nsikazi (White River)
Northern Cape
- Gordonia, Kakamas, Keimoes, Kenhardt
- Kudumane
North West
- Christiana, Stilfontein, Vryburg
Western Cape
- Beaufort West, Bellville
- Bonnievale, Montagu
- Goodwood Area 1, Hermanus, Knysna
- Piketberg (Laaiplek, Porterville), Robertson
- Simonstown, Pelican Heights, Somerset West
- Swellendam, Wellington, Vredenburg, Wolsey, Worcester, Wynberg South
Requirements for Holding an Office of Sheriff
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents.
- Be fit and proper persons.
- Demonstrate financial capability and operational ability to establish and run a sheriff’s office.
- Possess an appropriate post-grade 12 qualification (certificate, diploma, or degree).
- Have an understanding of civil law and relevant South African legislation.
- Show knowledge of the Constitution, Insolvency Act, Magistrates’ Court Act, among others.
- Be competent to conduct sheriff duties, including serving court documents, executing warrants, holding auctions, and managing trust accounts.
- Hold a Fidelity Fund Certificate issued by the South African Board for Sheriffs.
Preference will be given to applicants promoting demographic diversity.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A completed Form 1 (J743) (obtainable from justice.gov.za or sheriffs.org.za)
- A curriculum vitae
- Certified copies of identity document and educational qualifications
- Certified copies of service certificates or affidavits
- Testimonials from two previous employers (if available)
- Details of business undertakings or trades
- Names, addresses, and contacts of two references
- An affidavit of previous convictions or sequestration (if applicable)
- An affidavit confirming financial ability to establish the sheriff’s office
- A certified copy of driver’s license (if available)
Submission Details
Applications must be:
- Hand delivered to the SABFS Head or Regional Offices at:
- 25 Thornhill Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng
- 88 Loop Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Or emailed to: sheriffsvacancies@sheriffs.org.za
All applications must be received by 16h00 on 01 July 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Important Notes
- The Minister reserves the right not to fill any advertised sheriff position.
- Applicants will be notified within three months if not invited for an interview.
- Maps and service area boundaries are available on the websites.
- All applications should be accurately completed to avoid disqualification.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
Ms. S Jones / simone@sheriffs.org.za
All inquiries should be in writing and responded to within 48 hours.
Note: The South African Board for Sheriffs emphasizes equity and inclusion in its appointment process.
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