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x4 Senior Court Interpreter Posts at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

admin August 22, 2023

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DEADLINE: 04 September 2023

x4 Senior Court Interpreter Posts at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

POST: SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (X4 POSTS)
SALARY: R294 321 – R343 815 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE:

Magistrate, East London Ref No: 80/23EC
Magistrate, Uitenhage Ref No: 81/23EC (Re-advertisement – applicants previously applied must re-submit application)
Magistrate, Queenstown: Ref No: 82/23EC
Magistrate, Port Elizabeth Ref No: 87/23EC: (Re-advertisement – applicants previously applied must re submit application)

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 with 10 years practical experience as a Court Interpreter or a grade 12 certificate with a National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5 plus 3 years practical experience as a Court Interpreter; Proficiency in English and 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 – speak, read and written): Driver’s license will be added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.

DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Interpret in court of law (Criminal and Civil cases); Interpret in confessions, commissions and tribunals and family law; Translate legal documents and documentary exhibits used in court; Utilized in more serious cases; Perform any other duties that may be assigned to in terms of rationalization of office.

ENQUIRIES: Mr A Jilana Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7010

APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200. NOTE: Separate applications must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.