Job Requirements
Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten years’ practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license: Language Proficiency: Welkom: English, IsiXhosa, Afrikaans and Sesotho. North West: Setswana, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa or English. The following will serve as an added advantage: Ability to interpret in sign language and foreign language. Skills and Competences: Excellent communication, Listening, Inter-personal relations, Problem solving, Planning and organising and Analytical thinking skills. Time management; Confidentiality and ability to work under pressure.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: 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 the prosecutors; Perform Specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
What is the Salary
R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Location
Magistrate Office: Welkom, Ref No: 26/20/FS (X1
How to Apply
Free State: Ms NM Dywili Tel No: 073 775 0709 North West: Ms. L Shoai Tel No: (018) 397 7088
Free State: Please direct your applications to: The Director: Human Resource, Private Bag X 20578, Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver it at 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu North West: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:The Provincial Head, Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver 60 it at 22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng. 2745 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Apply Before:
28 April 2026
Reference No:
26/20/FS
Additional Information
Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.