POST 09/88 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Somerset West Ref No: 18/2026/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Mitchells Plain Ref No: 19/2026/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Cape Town Ref No: 20/2026/WC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Pretoria Ref No: 2026/10/GP (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Springbok Ref No: 09/26/NC/SPR (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification in the field of languages OR Grade 12 with 10 year’s practical experience in court interpreting. A minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license. Language requirements: Pretoria: English, Setswana or Sepedi and Isindebele; Springbok: English, Afrikaans, SeTswana, IsiXhosa and SeSotho. Skills and Competencies: Planning and organizing; Time management skills; Interpersonal skills; Problem solving and analytical thinking; Listening skills; Communications skills; Computer literacy; Confidentiality; Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Render interpreting services; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with reconstruction of Court Records; Perform specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.

ENQUIRIES : Western Cape: Ms P Paraffin Tel No: (021) 462 5471
Gauteng: Ms V Shiburi Tel No: (011) 332 9000
Northern Cape: Mr M. Mokgola Tel No: (053) 802 1300.
APPLICATIONS : Western Cape: Please forward your application to: Provincial Head: Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000 or physical address: 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor Norton Rose House, Cape Town OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Office, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000 OR Physical address: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street; Johannesburg OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Northern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag 55 X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings, (Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301 OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu. Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current postal challenges.
NOTE : Applicants will be subjected to a Language test. Separate application must be made quoting the relevant reference number.

CLOSING DATE : 30 March 2026
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified.