Job details

Circular Post No: 26/117
Job Ref Number: 2026/84/OCJ
Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Salary

R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Centre

Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Bhisho

Requirements

  • Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.
  • A minimum of one (1) year’ experience as a Court Interpreter, or Grade twelve (12) certificate with at least ten (10) years practical experience in Court Interpreting.
  • Proficiency in English and isiXhosa.
  • Proficiency in any other indigenous languages i.e. isiZulu, Afrikaans, Sesotho or Setswana and a valid driver’s license 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: Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations, knowledge of culture, knowledge of subject area, knowledge on 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, flexible, motivational, able to work under pressure, meticulous, self-driven and people-centric.

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, compare notes of the Presiding Officer, State and Defence.

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. L Ceza Tel No: (040) 608 7738 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo at (087) 086 6929

Applications

Where to send your application.

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/84/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Department Notes

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). Please send your documents in a PDF and put them in one folder. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on both pages by the applicant. The application must indicate the correct job title, the office where the position is advertised and the reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, social media, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointment. The Office the Chief Justice complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for. In the event that your application was unsuccessful, the Office of the Chief Justice will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void. The Office of the Chief Justice will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.

Notes

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Original Text
POST 26/117 : SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/84/OCJ
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by
SAQA. A minimum of one (1) year’ experience as a Court Interpreter, or Grade twelve (12) certificate with at least ten (10) years practical experience in Court
Interpreting. Proficiency in English and isiXhosa. Proficiency in any other indigenous languages i.e. isiZulu, Afrikaans, Sesotho or Setswana and a valid
driver’s license 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: Knowledge of relevant acts
and regulations, knowledge of culture, knowledge of subject area, knowledge on 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, flexible, motivational, able to work under pressure, meticulous, self-driven and people-centric.
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, compare notes of the Presiding Officer, State
and Defence.
ENQUIRIES : Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. L Ceza Tel No: (040) 608 7738 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. Z Sulo at (087) 086 6929
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/84/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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