Senior Court Interpreter

Senior Court Interpreter Position

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Position Type: Full-Time

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate plus 10 years of court interpreting experience
• OR 3-year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Legal Interpreting plus 3 years experience
• Language proficiency in English + 2+ South African official languages
• Preferred additional skills: Sign language, foreign languages, valid driver’s license
• Successful candidates must pass oral/written language tests

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for criminal/civil court proceedings
• Assist with legal consultations and document translation
• Support court record reconstruction and terminology development
• Perform administrative duties as required

Application Process

Submit applications to:

Gauteng:
Office of the Chief Justice
Private Bag X7, Johannesburg 2000

Free State:
Free State High Court
Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein 9300

Limpopo:
High Court of South Africa
Private Bag X9693, Polokwane 0700

Mpumalanga:
Provincial Service Centre
Private Bag X 20051, Mbombela 1211

North West:

OCJ Provincial Office
Private Bag X 2033, Mmabatho 2735

Western Cape:
Provincial Service Centre
Private Bag X 9020, Cape Town 8000

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