The JSC is currently composed of the following members:

• In terms of section 178(1)(a) of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa:
  Chief Justice M M L Maya, Chairperson of the JSC
• In terms of section 178(1)(b), the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal:
  Madam President M B Molemela
• In terms of section 178(1)(c), a Judge President:
  Judge President D Mlambo
• In terms of section 178(1)(d), the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development:
  Ms T P Simelane
• In terms of section 178(1)(e) two practicing advocates:
  Adv. K Pillay SC 
  Adv. J Cane SC
• In terms of section 178(1)(f), two practicing attorneys:
  Mr M Notyesi
  Mr M Mangena
• In terms of section 178(1)(g), a professor of law:
  Professor C Marumoagae
• In terms of section 178(1)(h), six persons designated by the National Assembly:
  Mr M S Lekganyane, MP  |  Ms F Hassan, MP  |  Adv. G Breytenbach, MP
  Vacant  |  Mr J S Malema, MP  |  Mr R A P Trollip, MP
• In terms of section 178(1)(i), four permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces:
  Ms R Mtshweni-Tsipane, MP 
  Adv. I M Nonkonyane, MP 
  Mr K E Mmoiemang, MP 
  Mr N Gotsell, MP
• In terms of section 178(1)(j), four persons designated by the President: 
  Ms S Matolo-Dlepu
  Adv. T Ngcukaitobi SC
  Ms N Shabangu-Mndawe
  Adv. S Baloyi SC