Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/72
SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER
Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- LevelLevel 07
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 33/72
- Department
- Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Western Cape Division of The High Court: Cape Town
- Salary information
- R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
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.
- Minimum of two (02) years practical experience in Court Interpreting environment or Grade 12 with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting environment.
- Proficiency in English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa.
- Proficiency in any other indigenous language i.e.
- Sotho, Tswana or Zulu, etc., a valid driver’s license and knowledge of any foreign language will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations, culture, subject area, how to translate and be able to keep time frame.
- Skilled in computer literacy (MS Office), communication (written and verbal), time management, interpersonal relations, planning and organising, decision making, analytical thinking, English language, problem solving.
- Along with the following attributes: flexible, self driven and motivated, ability to work under pressure, accuracy and attention to detail.
Duties
Render interpreting services, interpret in Criminal proceedings, Civil proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, Family, protection from Harassment Act matters, Labour court matters, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice Matters, Inquests and Equality court matters, interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations, liaise with Supervisor or other Department/Organisation for foreign language interpreters, interpret from source target language during court proceedings for pretrials, consultations, interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatization and confessions, engage with the judiciary to confer on the readiness and/or performance in court, render interpreting for probono desk, 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 the language usage of the speaker, control the speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly, translate legal documents and exhibits, study and analyse the source documents, conduct the necessary research and consult with the relevant parties, ensure accurate cite translation of documents, check, edit and revise the translated documents, translate mechanically recorded audio material, develop terminology and provide support in the reconstruction of records, accumulate terminology and develop a database, populate the terms and respective meaning in the glossary register, gather all trial documents necessary to aid interpretation, coin words and perform specific line and administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor.
Enquiries
Technical: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032 HR related enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/131/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements 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.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). 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 National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 with 360 credits as recognised by
SAQA. Minimum of two (02) years practical experience in Court Interpreting environment or Grade 12 with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in
Court Interpreting environment. Proficiency in English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa.
Proficiency in any other indigenous language i.e. Sotho, Tswana or Zulu, etc., a valid driver’s license and knowledge of any foreign language will serve as an
added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations, culture, subject area, how to translate and be able to keep time
frame. Skilled in computer literacy (MS Office), communication (written and verbal), time management, interpersonal relations, planning and organising,
decision making, analytical thinking, English language, problem solving. Along with the following attributes: flexible, self driven and motivated, ability to work
under pressure, accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES : Render interpreting services, interpret in Criminal proceedings, Civil proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, Family, protection from Harassment
Act matters, Labour court matters, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice
Matters, Inquests and Equality court matters, interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations, liaise with Supervisor or other Department/Organisation for
foreign language interpreters, interpret from source target language during court proceedings for pretrials, consultations, interpret non-verbal gestures,
dramatization and confessions, engage with the judiciary to confer on the readiness and/or performance in court, render interpreting for probono desk,
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 the language usage of the speaker, control the speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly, translate legal
documents and exhibits, study and analyse the source documents, conduct the necessary research and consult with the relevant parties, ensure accurate cite
translation of documents, check, edit and revise the translated documents, translate mechanically recorded audio material, develop terminology and
provide support in the reconstruction of records, accumulate terminology and develop a database, populate the terms and respective meaning in the
glossary register, gather all trial documents necessary to aid interpretation, coin words and perform specific line and administrative support functions to the
Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Technical: Mr SD Hlongwane Tel No: (021) 469 4032 HR related enquiries: Ms N Chwethiso Tel No: (021) 480 2411
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/131/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
NOTE : The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.