Court Interpreter x13 posts at Dept of Jusctice for unskilled candidates (Grade 12 Only)
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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 : 25 August 2025
POST 28/86 : COURT INTERPRETER (X13 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 - R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE Magistrate Office: Middelburg Ref No: 2025/13/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Thohoyandou Ref No: 27/25/LMP (X4 Posts)
Magistrate office: Modimolle Ref No: 28/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Nebo Ref No: 29/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Lephalale Ref No: 30/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Praktiseer Ref No: 31/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mokopane Ref No: 32/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Sekhukhune Ref No: 33/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Waterval Ref No: 34/25/LMP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Lenyenye Ref No: 35/25/LMP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Three months Practical experience will be an added advantage; Driver’s license will be an added advantage. Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages;
Language proficiency Middelburg: SeSotho; IsiXhosa, IsiZulu. Language requirements: Thohoyandou (Venda, Tsonga & Shona); Modimolle (Sepedi, Tsonga & Xhosa); Nebo (Tsonga, Venda & Ndebele); Lephalale (Sepedi, Tsonga & Xhosa); Praktiseer (Sepedi, Zulu & Shona); Mokopane (Afrikaans, Venda & Tsonga); Sekhukhune (Zulu, Tsonga, Venda & Shona); Waterval (Tsonga, Venda & Shona); Lenyenye (Sepedi, Tsonga & Venda); Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail, Computer literacy.
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 : Mpumalanga: Mr. TV Mavundla at (078) 802 0741
Limpopo: Mr L Mapelane Tel No: (015) 287 2035 or Mr P.M Mongwe Tel No: (015) 287 2034
APPLICATIONS Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank centre, 4th floor building, Nelspruit, 1200 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane, 0700 OR Physical address: Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and 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. ERRATUM: Please note the following corrections regarding the advertised posts in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 dated 01 August 2025 with the closing date of 18 August 2025: 1. Assistant Director: Security and Risk Management, Provincial Office, Bloemfontein with Ref No: 25/09FS the years of experience was omitted. It should be read as follows: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Security Management at a supervisory level and the post of Chief Accounting Clerk with Ref No: 2025/35/MP has been withdrawn.
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