DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
J743
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
FORM 1
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS SHERIFF
REGULATIONS RELATING TO SHERIFFS, 1990
[Regulation 2B(1)]
Please note:
1. This form must be completed in block letters.
2. The information required In respect of race and gender is for giving effect to legislation and policies
relating to equity.
3. If there is a conflict of interest regarding any current post held by you, you may be asked to relinquish
such post.
4. If you are successful in your application, you will have to be in possession of a fidelity fund certificate
issued by the South African Board for Sheriffs, before you may perform any function of a sheriff.
5. The following documents must accompany the application form:
(a) A curriculum vitae;
(b) a certified copy of your identity document;
(c) certified copies of all educational qualifications;
(d) certified copies of certificates of service or, if not available, an affidavit by you in respect of
previous periods of service;
(e) testimonials from previous employers, if available;
(f) the nature and history of any past or present business undertaking, occupation or trade;
(g) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two references;
(h) an affidavit regarding previous convictions and sequestrations (if any);
(i) an affidavit that you have the financial ability to establish and operate an office of sheriff,
including a list of all your assets and liabilities; and
(j) a certified copy of your driver's licence, if you have a valid driver's licence.
6. If you wish to apply for more than one post (if more man one post was advertised) a separate
application form is to be completed for each post you wish to apply for.
[If the space provided is inadequate, submit information as an Annexure to this form and sign each page.]
Area of jurisdiction (as advertised):
Reference number (as stated in the advertisement)
If you are offered the position, when can you
start/how much notice must you serve with your
current employer?