Court Intepreters x20 posts at Dept of Juscice for Semiskilled candidates (Grade 12 Only)
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 25
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post. CLOSING DATE : 11 August 2025
POST 26/94 : COURT INTERPRETERS (X13 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 - R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement).
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Wynberg Ref No:16/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Kuilsriver Ref No: 17/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Clanwilliam Ref No:18/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Port Elizabeth Nerina House Ref No 57/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Port Elizabeth Ref No 58/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Zwelitsha Ref No 59/25ec (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Mdantsane Ref No 60/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mount Frere Ref No 61/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Brits Ref No: 25/23/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mankwe Ref No: 25/23/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Rustenburg Ref No: 25/23/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Klerksdorp Ref No: 25/23/NW (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and one
or more indigenous languages. Skills and Competences: Communication skills;
Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy;
Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Confidentiality;
Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court,
quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case
records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Mr A Knowles Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Eastern Cape: Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
North West: Ms. PM Seletedi Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
APPLICATIONS : Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag
X 9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor
Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR visit:
Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
North West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at
22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mahikeng OR
NOTE : Please Note: Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the
relevant reference Number Note: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
personnel vetting process”.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms P Paraffin
POST 26/92 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (X7 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Humansdorp Ref No: 59/EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: King Williams Town Ref No: 60/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Lusikisiki Ref No: 61/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Tsolo Ref No 62/25EC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Madikwe Ref No: 25/24/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Bafokeng Ref No: 25/24/NW (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Lehurutshe Ref No: 25/24/NW (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent
qualification in the field of languages OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical
experience in court interpreting; A Minimum of three years practical experience
in court interpreting; and A valid driver’s license; Proficiency in English and in two
or more indigenous languages. Language proficiency for Eastern Cape:
Preference will be given to languages used in area, Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho and
sign language; Applicants will be subjected to a language test); Skills and
Competences: Good communication skills, Listening, Interpersonal relation
Problem solving; Planning and organising; Analytical thinking skills; Time
management; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas; Render interpreting services. Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with reconstruction of
Court Records; Perform specific line and administrative support functions;
Perform specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing
on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
North West: Ms. PM Seletedi Tel No: (018) 397 7088/7106
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or e-mail to the
address provided on the DPSA advert or hand deliver at the Provincial Office,
Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East
London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
North West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand deliver it at
22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mahikeng OR
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target
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