Job Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting. 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
Duties
Render interpreting services in high profile matters: Interpret in complex cases. Interpret in criminal, civil, and Labour Court. Interpret in Small claims Court. Control and attend to personnel administrative aspects of Interpreters: Provide and coaching to junior/ senior Interpreters. Manage performance agreement contracts. Draw a schedule for replacement of Court Interpreters. Translate Legal documents and exhibits: Study and analyse the source documents. Conduct necessary research and consult. Check, edit and revise the translated documents, procure foreign language interpreters and casuals in line with PFMA and the relevant policy: Report statistics to be generated and escalated 76 to the cluster manager for consolidation. Authorise payments of foreign and casual language interpreters. Develop terminology: Harvest of terminology and database development. Provide terms and their respective meanings in the glossary register. Supervise and develop staff: Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials.
What is the Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg
How to Apply
Technical Related Enquiries: Ms T Nzimande Tel No: (010) 494 9238 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/28/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
2026/28/OCJ
Additional Information
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
