POST 36/75 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R261 372 – R307 890 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office; Alexandra: Re-advert Ref No: 2022/165/GP (Candidates
who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
Magistrate Office; Johannesburg Ref No: 2022/186/GP
Magistrate Pretoria: Ref No: 2022/166/GP: Re-advert: (candidates who
previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma; Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other
relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 5 and minimum of three years practical
experience in court interpreting OR Grade 12 and with ten (10) year’s practical
experience in court interpreting; A valid (motor vehicle) driver’s license will be
an added advantage. Magistrate Office: Alexandra: Language requirements:
English, Isizulu, Isepedi and Tshivhenda/Xitsonga; Magistrate Office:
Johannesburg Language requirements: English and Afrikaans and Magistrate
Office: Pretoria: Language requirements: English, Isindebele,
Sepedi/Setswana and Siswati Skills and Competencies: Communication skills;
Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management skills; Computer
literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem Solving; Planning and Organizing;
Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in court of Law (Civil and Criminal matters),
small claims courts, pre- trial proceedings and consultations; Consecutive
interpreting from source to target language during Court proceedings, pre-trial,
consultation, quasi and judicial.; Interpret non-verbal gesture, dramatization
and confessions; Collect, monitor interpreting register, calculate and compile
statistics; Make arrangements for foreign languages interpreters in consultation
with the Prosecutor; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Shiburi and Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional
Head, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg 2000 Or Physical Address: Regional
Office –Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th
floor Schreiner Chambers, Corner Pritchard and Kruis street, Johannesburg
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.