DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 10 February 2025
POST 03/18 : COURT INTERPRETER (13 POSTS)
SALARY : R216 417 – R254 928 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate: Graaff-Reinet, Ref No: 13/25EC
Magistrate: Humansdorp, Ref No: 14/25EC
Magistrate: East London, Ref No: 26/25EC
Magistrate: Queenstown Ref No: 27/25EC
Magistrate: Mdantsane, Ref No: 28/25EC
Nerina House, Port Elizabeth, Ref No: 29/25EC
Magistrate: Centane, Ref No: 30/25EC
Magistrate: New Brighton, Ref No: 31/25EC
Magistrate: Willowvale, Ref No: 32/25EC
Magistrate: Butterworth, Ref No: 33/25EC
Magistrate George (Stationed in Plettenberg bay) Ref No: 01/2025/WC) (2 Posts)
Magistrate Simonstown; Ref No: 02/2025/WC
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with ten years’ practical experience in court interpreting or National Diploma: Legal interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 5 and minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting. A valid driver’s license. Language Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign language); (Applicants will be subjected to a language test) Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES : Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of Magistrate/ Prosecutors; Make arrangements for foreign language interpreters in consultation with prosecutor; Perform specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
ENQUIRIES : EASTERN CAPE: Mr. Hattingh Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7128 or Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010 or Ms C Williams Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7131 or Mr. S Nofemela Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7003 or Ms C Williams Tel No: (0430 702 7000 / 7131 or Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010 or Ms S Msimang Tel No: (043) Tel No: 702 7000 / 7136 or Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010 or Ms S Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136 or Ms S Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
WESTERN CAPE: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : EASTERN CAPE: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 Applications: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Office: Private Bag X 9171,
CAPE TOWN, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town For Attention: Cape Town: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
POST 03/14 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (14 POSTS)
SALARY : R308 154 – R362 994 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate: Mthatha, Ref No: 1/25EC (2 Posts)
Magistrate: Bizana, Ref No: 2/25EC
Magistrate: Flagstaff, Ref No: 4/25EC
Magistrate: Whittlesea, Ref No: 5/25EC
Magistrate: Alice, Ref No: 6/25EC
Magistrate: Elliot, Ref No: 7/25EC
Magistrate: Uitenhage, Ref No: 8/25EC (2 Posts)
Magistrate: East London, Ref No: 9/25EC (2 Posts)
Magistrate: Cradock: Ref No: 10/25EC
Magistrate: Aliwal North, Ref No: 11/25EC
Magistrate: Graaff-Reinet, Ref No: 12/25EC
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with ten years’ practical experience in court interpreting or National Diploma: Legal interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 5 and minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting. A valid driver’s license. Language Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given
to languages used in area and sign language); (Applicants will be subjected to a language test) Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES : Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of Magistrate/ Prosecutors; Make arrangements for foreign language interpreters in consultation with prosecutor; Perform specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136 or Mr P Hattingh Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7128 or Mr S Nofemela (043) 702 7000 / 7003 or Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.
POST 03/11 : PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER (3 POSTS)
SALARY : R376 413 – R443 403 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate, Port Elizabeth, Ref No: 15/25EC Magistrate, East London; Ref No: 16/25EC Magistrate Office: Vredendal; Ref:04/2025/WC
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 4/ Grade 12; National Diploma in Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5; 5 years of practical experience as a Court Interpreter with a minimum two years supervisory experience; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; East London: (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign language); A valid driver’s license; (Applicants will be subjected to a language test). Skills and Competencies: Communications skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy, Analytical thinking; Problem Solving; Planning and Organizing; Confidentiality.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Court of Law (Civil, Criminal matters and Small Claim Court; Render interpreting services; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with the reconstruction of court records; Attend to personnel administrative aspects; Procure foreign language interpreters and casuals in line with PFMA; Provide effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mrs. L de Kock Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7130 Western Cape: Mr A Knowles Tel No: (021) 462 5471
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 Western Cape: Please direct your applications to: Provincial Office: Private Bag X 9171, Cape Town, 8000 OR physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town For Attention: Ms P Paraffin
NOTE : Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant reference number
NOTE : 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 SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and 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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