Court Interpreter X2 – Grade 12 Government Vacancies 

Court Interpreter X2 – Grade 12 Government Vacancies 

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE 

Job Title: Senior Court Interpreter

Closing Date: 14 April 2023

Location: Mpumalanga

Salary per month: R22,434 – R26,427. A performance agreement will be signed. 

Disclaimer: Mzansi Press is not the official poster of this job. This job was collected from the recently updated South African government public vacancies in  circular 11 of 2023

CENTRE:

• Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Middelburg Ref No 2023/163/OCJ
• Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela Ref No 2023/164/OCJ

Basic Requirements: 

• Matric certificate, and 
• A three-year National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 Credits) as recognized by SAQA. 
• A minimum of three (3) years practical experience in Court Interpreting or Matric certificate and ten (10) years practical experience in Court Interpreting. 
• Proficiency in English and two- or more indigenous languages (Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Sepedi, Southern Sotho, Venda, Isiswati, IsiXhosa). 
• Knowledge of either Shona, Isi-Zulu or Setswana. 
• Knowledge of any foreign language, IsiNdebele, Afrikaans and Sepulane will be added advantage. 
• A valid driver’s license will be an added 
• advantage.  

Skills and Competencies: 

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Computer, literacy (MS Office). Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under, pressure and solve problems. Accuracy and attention to detail. Customer, services. Planning and organising skills, Confidentiality. Analytical thinking, Listening skills. Ability to work independently, to be meticulous, to think logically, ability to work under pressure and solve problems and to practice good time management.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Render interpreting services in criminal court, civil court, labour and quasi-judicial proceedings. Rendering interpreting services during consultations Translating legal documents and exhibits. Assist with the reconstruction of court records. Develop terminology and coin words. Control and supervision of Interpreters. Perform specific line and administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor.

For Questions Contact: Ms A Malambe Tel No: (013) 492 2214 (Middelburg) and Ms HC Venter Tel No: (013) 758 0000 (Mbombela) for technical enquiries

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HR-related enquiries: Mr M Jele/ M

Applications Address: Mpumalanga Division of the High Court Middleburg/Mbombela: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200.

Note: All your documents must be submitted through the new Z83 form. Applications submitted outside the Z83 form will be considered null and void. The Z83 application form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Or Click the link below to download Z83 Form