GovJobs SAPrincipal Court Interpreter
Department
Office of the Chief Justice
Location
Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. · Level 08
Closing date
23 Oct 2026
Reference number
2026/139/OCJ
How to apply
- Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 2026/139/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’ experience as a Court Interpreter of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level. Language proficiency: English and either Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Sepedi. Knowledge of Isi- Zulu/Setswana and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele and the OCJ Principles, Court proceedings, Cultural diversity, Knowledge of Policies, Prescripts, and Legislation and Full command of the languages. Skilled in communication (oral and written), listening, computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet, etc.), problem solving, interpersonal relations, planning and organising, people skills, intermediate typing and customer service orientat
Duties
Render interpreting services in high profile matters, interpret in complex cases, interpret in criminal, civil, and Labour Court, interpret in small claims court, interpret in disciplinary hearing, interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration, interpret in confession, interpret pre-trial proceedings and consultations. Control, supervise and attend to personnel administrative aspects of interpreters, provide mentoring and coaching to junior/ senior interpreters, manage performance agreement contracts, draw a schedule for replacement of Court Interpreters, control leave of Court interpreters and submit Court hour registers, quarterly submit probation reports, monitor subordinates on EHWP, translate Legal documents and exhibits, study and analyse the source documents, conduct necessary research and consult, develop terminology, harvest of terminology, database development, provide terms and th
Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. M.P Netshilulu Tel No: (015) 495 1741 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. E.M Ramaphakela Tel No: (015) 495 1744
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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