POST 41/138 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2025/307/OCJ
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Mpumalanga Division of The High Court: Mbombela

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting/ or equivalent qualification at (NQF level 6) and A minimum of one (1) year practical experience in Court Interpreting. A valid driver’s license. Proficiency languages :SiSwati, Xitsonga, Sepedi, Isizulu, English, Afrikaans will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations, Knowledge of culture, Knowledge of subject area. Know how to translate and be able to keep to time frame, Computer literacy (MS Office), Effective communication skills (written and verbal), Time management, Good interpersonal relations skills, listening skills, Customer service skills, Problem solving skills, Planning and organising skills, Decision-making skills, Analytical thinking, Excellent English language skills, Problem Solving, Flexible, Motivational, Able to work under pressure, Meticulous, Self-driven and Peoplecentric. 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.

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 pretrial 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: Render audible and clear interpreting from source to target language without embellishment or omissions while preserving the language, Convey the correct language in accordance with language usage of the speaker, Control the speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly, Interpret non-verbal gestures dramatization and confessions. Translate legal documents and exhibits: Study and analyse the source document, Conduct the necessary research and consult with the relevant parties, ensure accurate cite translation documents, Check, edit and revise the translated document, Translate mechanically
recorded audio material. Develop terminology and provide support in the reconstruction of records: Accumulate terminology and develop database, Populate the terms and respective meaning in the glossary register, Gather all trial documents, Attend to mechanical recordings and Compare notes of the Presiding Officer, State and Defence.

ENQUIRIES : Technical enquiries: Ms E Smith Tel No: (013) 758 0000
HR enquiries: Mr SJ Zwane/Mr MV Maeko Tel No: (013) 758 0000
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email at 2025/307/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals

APPLICATIONS : Mpumalanga/Mbombela: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20051, Mbombela, 1211. Applications can also be hand delivered to, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, Office of the Chief Justice Provincial Service Centre, 311 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1200.
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025
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).