Senior Court Interpreter

POST 27/62 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/90/OCJ

SALARY : R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be

required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE : Labour Appeals Court: Durban

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Interpreting or

equivalent qualification in the field of languages at NQF level 6 with 360 credits

as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of one (01) year practical experience in

Interpreting environment or a Grade 12 certificate with at least ten (10) years’

practical experience in Interpreting environment. Proficiency in English and

Isizulu, proficiency in any other indigenous language, i.e. Xhosa, Sotho,

Tswana or Zulu and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part

of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on

the post's technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and skills:

Knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, knowledge of culture, knowledge

of subject area, know how to translate and be able to keep time frame. Skilled

in computer literacy (MS Office), effective communication (written and verbal),

time Management, good interpersonal relations, planning and organising,

decision-making, analytical thinking, excellent English language, problem

solving, along with the following attributes: Flexible, self-driven and motivated,

ability to work under pressure, accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES : Render interpreting services. Interpret in Criminal proceedings, Civil

proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, Family Protection from Harassment

Act matters, Labour Court matters, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice

matters, Inquests and Equality Court matters, Interpret in pre-trial proceedings

and consultations. Liaise with Supervisor for foreign language interpreters,

interpret from source target language during Court proceedings for pre-trials

consultations, interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatisation and confessions.

Engage with the Judiciary to confer on the readiness and/or performance in

Court. Render audible and clear interpreting from source to target language

without embellishment or omissions while preserving the language. Convey the

correct language in accordance with the language usage of the speaker.

Control the speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly.

Translate legal documents and exhibits. Study and analyse the source

documents. Conduct the necessary research and consult with the relevant

parties. Ensure accurate cite translation of documents. Check, edit and revise

the translated documents. Translate mechanically recorded audio material.

Develop terminology and provide support in the reconstruction of records.

Accumulate terminology and develop a database. Populate the terms and

respective meaning in the glossary register. Gather all trial documents

necessary to aid interpretation. Coin words and perform specific line and

administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Court Manager and

Supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr S Cele Tel No: (031) 492 6207

HR Related Enquiries: Ms SZ Mvuyana Tel No: (031) 493 1723

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/90/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the

Employment Equity goals.

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the field of languages at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of one (01) year practical experience in Interpreting environment or a Grade 12 certificate with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in Interpreting environment. Proficiency in English and Isizulu, proficiency in any other indigenous language, i.e. Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana or Zulu and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, knowledge of culture, knowledge of subject area, know how to translate and be able to keep time frame. Skilled in computer literacy (MS Office), effective communication (written and verbal), time Management, good interpersonal relations, planning and organising, decision-making, analytical thinking, excellent English language, problem solving, along with the following attributes: Flexible, self-driven and motivated, ability to work under pressure, accuracy and attention to detail.

Render interpreting services. Interpret in Criminal proceedings, Civil proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, Family Protection from Harassment Act matters, Labour Court matters, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice matters, Inquests and Equality Court matters, Interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations. Liaise with Supervisor for foreign language interpreters, interpret from source target language during Court proceedings for pre-trials consultations, interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatisation and confessions. Engage with the Judiciary to confer on the readiness and/or performance in Court. Render audible and clear interpreting from source to target language without embellishment or omissions while preserving the language. Convey the correct language in accordance with the language usage of the speaker. Control the speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly. Translate legal documents and exhibits. Study and analyse the source documents. Conduct the necessary research and consult with the relevant parties. Ensure accurate cite translation of documents. Check, edit and revise the translated documents. Translate mechanically recorded audio material. Develop terminology and provide support in the reconstruction of records. Accumulate terminology and develop a database. Populate the terms and respective meaning in the glossary register. Gather all trial documents necessary to aid interpretation. Coin words and perform specific line and administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor.

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/90/OCJ@judiciary.org.za The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process. ERRATUM: Kindly take note that the post of Deputy Director: Security Management with Ref No: 2026/70/OCJ advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 is a re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply. OTHER POSTS

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