2. Designation as an ex officio Commissioner of Oaths, which means that an organisation, motivates why certain officers/ officials in its employ, would need to be appointed as Commissioners of Oaths by way of their Office. The motivation must be submitted to the Director: Judicial Support at National Office and Mr Mhlanga (TsMhlanga@justice.gov.za) from the Division: Statutory Appointments.
They will draft a Notice to be published in the Government Gazette, which is then submitted to the Office of the Chief State Law Adviser to agree; where-after it is submitted to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services via the Director-General of Justice and Constitutional Development, for consideration. After the Minister has signed the draft Government Notice, it is then published in the Government Gazette.
Being an ex officio commissioner of oaths, is only for the period while you are in the specific post/capacity of the post. Therefore, as soon as you resign, retired or change careers, even only change branch of a company, you need to apply again.
Documents:
Application for appointment as Commissioner of Oaths (J5) -
Requirements: Please also submit a Certified copy of ID and a Letter of Recommendation from Employer. Hand your application in at your nearest Magistrate’s or Regional Office.
Criminal Procedure Act: Declaration of Peace Officers in terms of section 334 of the Act: Immigration Officers appointed in terms of section 33 (2) (b) of the Immigration Act, GG 42338, RG 10929, GoN 499, 29 Mar 2019
Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act: Designation of commissioners of oaths, GG 40346, GoN 1255, 14 Oct 2016