GovJobs SASenior Court Interpreter
Department
Office of the Chief Justice
Location
Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Salary
R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. · Level 07
Closing date
23 Oct 2026
Reference number
2026/141/OCJ
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 2026/141/OCJ.
- Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
- Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
- Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 23 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.
Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting or Grade twelve (12) certificate with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting. Proficiency in English, isiXhosa Afrikaans, isiZulu or Sesotho. A valid driver’s license will serve as 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 post's technical and generic requirements. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations, knowledge of culture, knowledge of subject area, knowledge on how to translate and be able to keep to time frame, computer literacy (MS Office), effective communica
Duties
Render interpreting services: Interpret in Children’s Act matters, criminal proceedings, Civil proceedings, Domestic Violence Act matters, Older Persons Act matters, Family, Protection from Harassment Act matters, Labour, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice matters, Inquests, and quasi-judicial matters, interpret in small claims Courts, interpret in disciplinary hearing, interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration, interpret in confession. Interpret in pre- trial proceedings and consultations, liaise with the supervisor for foreign language interpreters, interpret from source to target language during Court proceedings, pre-trial, consultation, quasi, judicial. interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatization and confessions, engage with the judiciary to confer on the readiness and/or performance of a particular interpreter in Court, render legal and quasi-judicial and language service: Ren
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. M Mhlontlo Tel No: (047) 504 5500 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo at (087) 086 6929
How to apply
Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.
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