COURT INTERPRETER (X14 POSTS) AT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is
accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible,
amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified
in each post.
CLOSING DATE : 09 February 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. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that
application reaches the department noting different options provided for
submission.
Applicants who wish to post their application forms are
encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current post office
challenges. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
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. A pre-entry certificate
obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before
appointment for all SMS positions.
Candidate will complete a financial
disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance.
Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance
certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an
equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of
section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of
1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment
Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies
of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Reasonable
accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where
driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this
advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The
department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE
Target.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 02/65 : COURT INTERPRETER (X14 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
signa performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Queenstown Ref No: 14/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Adelaide Ref No: 15/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office; Aliwal North Ref No: 16/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Elliotdale Ref No: 17/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Uitenhage Ref No: 18/26EC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Centane Ref No: 19/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: New Brighton Ref No: 20/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Umtata Ref No: 21/26EC (X3 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Maclear Ref No: 22/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort Ref No: 23/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office Ermelo Ref No: 2025/57/MP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4 / Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous
languages; Language Requirements: Eastern Cape: preference will be given
to languages used in area (Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho) as well as sign language.
Ermelo: IsiXhosa; IsiZulu; A valid driver’s license will serve as an added
advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and
verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to
detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court,
quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal
documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case
records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of
statistics.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
Mpumalanga Mr. LT Mndebele at 078 802 0880
APPLICATIONS : Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver
at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley
Park complex, East London or to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application
to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X 11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank
centre ,4th floor building, Nelspruit 1200 or to
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Separate application must be made quoting relevant reference number
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