Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Senior Court Interpreter Position
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, South Africa
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3-10 years experience)
Location: Multiple Magistrate Courts Nationwide
Field: Legal Services & Language Interpretation
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12/NQF Level 4 qualification PLUS National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (or equivalent language qualification), with 3+ years court interpreting experience OR
- High School Diploma with 10+ years practical court interpreting experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Language proficiency requirements per location:
- Kempton Park: English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, Sesotho
- Meyerton: English, Sesotho, IsiZulu
- Oberholzer: English, Afrikaans, Setswana/IsiXhosa/IsiZulu
- Protea: English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa
- Durban: IsiXhosa, IsiZulu
Key Responsibilities
- Provide interpreting services during court proceedings
- Translate legal documents and evidence materials
- Develop specialized legal terminology databases
- Assist in reconstructing official court records
- Supervise junior interpreting staff
- Perform administrative duties including ICMS system updates
Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications through the official Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recruitment portal. Applications must include certified copies of qualifications and relevant supporting documents.
The Department promotes equal opportunity employment practices. Applicants from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
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