Intepreters x21 posts at Dept of Justice for unskilled and skilled 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 : 18 August 2025
POST 27/162 : COURT INTERPRETER (X16 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate’s Office: Daveyton, Ref No: 2025/35/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Kagiso, Ref No: 2025/36/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Kempton Park, Ref No: 2025/37/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Alexandra, Ref No: 2025/38/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Johannesburg, Ref No: 2024/39/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Pretoria, Ref No: 2025/40/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Mamelodi, Ref No: 2025/41/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Protea, Ref No: 2025/42/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Sebokeng, Ref No: 2025/43/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Moretele, Ref No: 2025/44/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate’s Office: Germiston, Ref No: 2025/45/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mbombela, Ref No: 2025/50/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mbombela, Ref No: 2025/12/MP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Ntuzuma: Ref No: 25/44/KZN (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office Utrecht: Ref No: 25/45/KZN (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: Magistrate’s Office: Daveyton: English, Tshivenda,
Isizulu; Magistrate’s Office: Kagiso: English, Afrikaans, Setswana; Magistrate’s
Office: Kempton Park: English, Isixhosa, Sesotho; Magistrate’s Office:
Alexandra: English, Sesotho, Isixhosa; Magistrate’s Office: Johannesburg:
English, Isindebele, Isizulu; Magistrate’s Office: Pretoria: English, Isixhosa,
Setswana or Sesotho; Magistrate’s Office: Mamelodi: English, IsiXhosa, and
IsiXhosa or Setswana; Magistrate’s Office: Protea: English, Setswana, Sepedi;
Magistrate’s Office: Sebokeng: English, Sesotho, Isizulu; Magistrate’s Office:
Moretele: English, Setswana, and Xitsonga or Tshivenda or Isizulu;
Magistrate’s Office: Germiston: English, Isizulu, Sepedi, Sesotho; Magistrate
Office: Mbombela for ref no: 2025/50/MP: siSwati, Xitsonga, Sepedi;
Magistrate Office: Mbombela ref no: 2025/12/MP: siSwati, IsiXhosa, Sepedi.
Magistrate: Ntuzuma and Utrecht: IsiZulu and IsiXhosa. 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.
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 : Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Mpumalanga: Ms KN Zwane at (060) 532 2006
Kwazulu-Natal: Ms V Mlandeliso Tel No: Tel No (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Provincial Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical
Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional
Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg OR
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X 11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank
centre ,4th floor building, Nelspruit 1200 OR
: KwaZulu-Natal: Quote 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
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant
reference number.
POST 27/156 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Kempton Park Ref No 2025/46/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Meyerton Ref No 2025/47/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Oberholzer Ref No: 2025/48/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Protea Ref No: 2025/49/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Durban Ref No: 25/17/KZN (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or
equivalent qualification in the field of languages and A Minimum of three years
practical experience in court interpreting; OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical
experience in court interpreting; and A valid driver’s license; Proficiency in
English and in two or more indigenous languages. Language proficiency:
Magistrate Kempton Park: English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, Sesotho; Magistrate
Meyerton: English, Sesotho, IsiZulu; Magistrate Oberholzer: English,
Afrikaans, Setswana/IsiXhosa/ IsiZulu; Magistrate Protea: English, Afrikaans,
IsiXhosa; Magistrate: Durban: IsiXhosa and IsiZulu. Skills and Competencies:
Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (Ms Word
and Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal
relations; Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving;
Analytical thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.
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;
Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
ENQUIRIES : Gauteng: Ms T Maphoto Tel No: (011) 332 9000
KwaZulu-Natal: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000
APPLICATIONS : Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical
address: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor
Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street; Johannesburg OR
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
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.
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