- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Matric , National Certificate
- Experience 3 – 10 years
- Location Mpumalanga
- Job Field Law / Legal 
Senior Court Interpreter Ref No: 2025/53/MP at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Senior Court Interpreter Ref No: 2025/53/MP
- SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum.
- The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
- CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Nsikazi
REQUIRMENTS :
- 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 interpretin
- A valid driver’s license; Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages.
- Language Requirements: SiSwati, IxiTsonga, Sepedi.
- Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Computer literacy; Listening skills; Interpersonal relation and 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; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
Method of Application
- Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post.
- 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.
Interested and qualified? Go to Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply
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