PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/33/OCJ 
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a three (3) years National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in court interpreting or Grade twelve (12) certificate with at least ten (10) years practical experience in Court Interpreting. Two (2) years supervisory experience, Proficiency in English and Afrikaans and /or IsiXhosa, a valid driver’s licence will serve as an 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: Oral and written languages proficiency testing skills, excellent communication skills, time management, computer literacy, analytic thinking, good interpersonal skills, problem solving, planning and organizing, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, art of interpreting and supervising the Language Section.

DUTIES : Render interpreting services in the High Court & Labour Court in high profile matters and quasi-judicial proceedings: Interpret in complex cases, interpret in criminal Labour Court matters, interpret in conciliation and arbitration disciplinary hearings, interpret civil in confessions, Interpret pre-trial proceedings and consultations for the DPP. Control, supervise and attend to personnel administrative aspects for interpreter component: Provide mentoring and coaching to junior/ Senior Court interpreters, manage performance agreement contracts, draw a schedule for replacement of Court Interpreters, control leave of Senior Court Interpreters and submit Court hour registers, quarterly submit probation reports, translate Legal documents and exhibits for the Judiciary, assist with reconstruction of court proceeding records, procure foreign language interpreters and causals in line with PFMA and the relevant policy, report statistical information to the Chief Registrar or Court Manager, develop terminology, coin words, perform specific line and administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Database development, provide terms and their respective meanings in the glossary register, Supervise and develop staff, provide effective people management, provide practical training for staff and develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning and address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Ms. N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2637

HR Related Enquiries: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4029

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/33/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Western Cape Provincial Service Centre: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000, or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Provincial Service centre 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town.

 CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026

NOTE : All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.judiciary.org.za / www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).