Apply for Court Interpreter Jobs at Department of Justice – 18 Vacancies Across South Africa
Court Interpreter (X18 Posts)
Overview
- Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum
- Closing Date: 17 December 2024
- Key Requirement: Proficiency in English and at least two indigenous languages (language specifics vary by post).
Locations and Reference Numbers
Gauteng
- Palmridge Magistrate
- Ref No: 2024/12/GP (X1 Post) – English and Afrikaans
- Ref No: 2024/13/GP (X1 Post) – English and Setswana
- Ref No: 2024/14/GP (X1 Post) – English and Xhosa
- Diepsloot Magistrate
- Ref No: 2024/36/GP (X1 Post) – English, Xitsonga, and Tshivenda
- Randburg Magistrate
- Ref No: 2024/37/GP (X1 Post) – English, IsiXhosa, and IsiZulu
- Ref No: 2024/38/GP (X1 Post) – English, Sesotho, and Setswana
North-West
- Wolmaranstad Magistrate
- Ref No: 24/VA23/NW (X2 Posts) – Setswana, English, IsiZulu, or Afrikaans
- Klerksdorp Magistrate
- Ref No: 24/VA25/NW (X1 Post) – Setswana, English, IsiZulu, or IsiXhosa
- Kgomotso Magistrate
- Ref No: 24/VA26/NW (X1 Post) – Setswana, English, IsiZulu, or IsiXhosa
- Orkney Magistrate
- Ref No: 24/VA27/NW (X1 Post) – Setswana, English, IsiZulu, or IsiXhosa
Free State
- Harrismith Magistrate
- Ref No: DOJ24/22/FS (X1 Post) – English, Sesotho, IsiZulu, Afrikaans
- Winnie Mandela (Brandfort) Magistrate
- Ref No: DOJ24/17/FS (X1 Post) – English, Sesotho, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans
Northern Cape
- Keimoes Magistrate
- Ref No: 85/24/NC/KEI (X1 Post) – Afrikaans, English, and Setswana
- Upington Magistrate
- Ref No: 86/24/NC/UPT (X1 Post) – Afrikaans, English, and Setswana
Western Cape
- Atlantis Magistrate
- Ref No: 29/2024/WC (X1 Post)
- Calitzdorp Magistrate
- Ref No: 30/2024/WC (X1 Post)
- Wynberg Offices
- Ref No: 32/2024/WC (X1 Post)
Requirements
- NQF Level 4/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages (see specific language requirements for each post).
- Preferred:
- Three months of practical experience in interpreting.
- A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational ability.
- Computer literacy and time management.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
Key Performance Areas
- Interpret proceedings in Criminal, Civil, Labour Courts, and quasi-judicial matters.
- Translate legal documents and exhibits.
- Record cases in the criminal record book and retrieve case records for Magistrates/Prosecutors.
- Maintain and report on statistics.
Enquiries and Applications
Gauteng:
- Enquiries: Ms. R. Moabelo – Tel: (011) 332 9000
- Applications:
- Postal Address: Provincial Office-Gauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000
- Physical Address: Provincial Office, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, 7th Floor, Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg
- Email:
North-West:
- Enquiries: Ms. PM Seletedi – Tel: (018) 397 7088/7106
- Applications:
- Postal Address: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735
- Physical Address: 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng, 2745
- Email:
Free State:
- Enquiries: Ms. NM Dywili – Tel: (051) 407 1800 / 073 775 0709
- Applications:
- Postal Address: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Physical Address: No 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein
- Email:
Northern Cape:
- Enquiries: Mr. N. Leshage – Tel: (053) 802 1300
- Applications:
- Postal Address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300
- Physical Address: New Public Buildings, (Magistrates Court) Knight and Stead Streets, 7th Floor, Kimberley
- Email:
Western Cape:
- Enquiries: Ms. P. Paraffin – Tel: (021) 462 5471
- Applications:
- Postal Address: The Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000
- Physical Address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor, Norton Rose House, Cape Town
- Email:
- DOJ24-29-WC@justice.gov.za (Atlantis)
- DOJ24-30-WC@justice.gov.za (Calitzdorp)
- DOJ24-32-WC@justice.gov.za (Wynberg)