Court Interpreters x10 posts at Dept of Justice (Unskiled and Skilled candidates)
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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 : 17 November 2025
POST 40/40 : COURT INTERPRETER (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 - R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: George Ref No: 64/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Worcester Ref No: 65/2025/WC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in one
or more indigenous languages and English; The following will serve as an
added advantage: Three months practical experience and drivers license.
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 : Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi-judicial
proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and
exhibit; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request
of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Please direct your applications to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape
Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose
House, Cape Town Or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu For Attention:
Ms P Paraffin.
NOTE : Separate applications must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number
POST 40/36 : 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, Goodwood Ref No: 74/2025/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Verulam Ref No: 25/37/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Whittlesea Ref No: 116/25EC (Re-advertisement) (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Graaff-Reinet, Ref No: 117/25E (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: East London Ref No: 118/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mdantsane Ref No: 119/25EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Flagstaff Ref No: 120/25EC (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other
relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum
of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten
years’ practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two
or more indigenous languages. Language proficiency: Verulam: IsiXhosa and
IsiZulu; Eastern Cape: Preference will be given to languages used in area and
sign language; A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. NB:
Applicants will be subjected to a language test – speak, read and written. Skills
and Competencies: Planning and organizing; Time management skills;
Interpersonal skills; Problem solving and analytical thinking; Listening skills
Communications skills; Computer literacy; Confidentiality; Ability to work under
pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render interpreting services; Translate legal
document and exhibits; Assist with the reconstruction of Court Records;
Perform specific line and administrative support functions; Provide effective
people management; Develop Terminology.
ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 3723000
Eastern Cape: Mr. S Nofemela Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7003
APPLICATIONS : Western Cape: Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private
Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor
Norton Rose House, Cape Town or visit:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
KwaZulu-Natal: Quoting the relevant reference number and courier your
application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place
Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or drop-off on the above address OR
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 to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
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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