Court Interpreter x9 posts at DOJCD for semiskilled candidates
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 19
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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 : 04 August 2025
POST 25/47 : COURT INTERPRETER (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Bloemfontein Ref No: 25/ 17/FS (X2 Posts)
Magistrate’s Office: Winburg Ref No: 25/ 16 /FS (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Koffiefontein Ref No: 25/18/FS (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and
one or more indigenous languages; Language Proficiency: Bloemfontein:
English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and Afrikaans; Winburg: English, Sesotho,
IsiXhosa and Afrikaans; Koffiefontein: English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa and
Afrikaans. Skills and competences: Good communication skills; Listening;
Interpersonal relations; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Analytical
thinking skills; Time management. Confidentiality and 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 : Ms NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800/ 073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag
X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver at No 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein, OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number
POST 25/48 : COURT INTERPRETER (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Hopetown Magistrate Office Ref No: 12/25/NC/HPT
Kudumane Magistrate Office Ref No: 13/25/NC/KUD
Fraserburg Magistrate Office Ref No: 14/25/NC/FRA
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and
one or more indigenous languages; Skills and Competencies: Good
communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management;
Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving; Planning and
organizing; 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 : Ms K. Fritz Tel No: (053) 802 1300
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings,
(Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301.
Note: Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to
utilize courier services in light of the current postal service challenges.
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified
in each post.
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number
POST 25/39 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER; REF NO: 25/15/FS
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12 and ten-years practical experience in court interpreting
or 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; Language Proficiency: English, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and Sesotho.
A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. 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: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court
and Quasi Proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case
records on request of Magistrate /Prosecutors; Make arrangements for foreign
language interpreters in consultation with the prosecutors; Perform specific line
and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise
Court Interpreters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800/073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag
X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to: No 108 St Andrew Street,
Bloemfontein, or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu.
POST 25/36 : PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 22/25/NC/UPT
SALARY : R397 116 - R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Upington
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12; National Diploma: Legal Interpreting (NQF level 5) or
any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5; 5 years of practical
experience as a Court Interpreter with minimum two (2) years supervisory
experience; Proficiency English; Proficiency in two (2) or more indigenous
languages (Afrikaans, SeTswana and IsiXhosa); A valid driver’s licence. Skills
and competencies: Communication skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills;
Time management; Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Problem solving;
Planning and organizing; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure; Art of
interpreting.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Manage and supervise interpreters; Render
interpreting services; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Develop
terminology; Assist with the reconstruction of court records; Attend to personnel
administrative aspects; Provide effective people management; Procure
Foreign Language Interpreters and Casual Interpreters.
ENQUIRIES : Northern Cape: Mr. O. Oliphant Tel No: (054) 3375301
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The
Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106,
Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings, (Magistrates
Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301. Note: Applicants
who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier
services in light of the current postal service challenges. Interested applicants
must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified.
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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