DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: COURT INTERPRETER

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CLOSING DATE : 21 October 2024

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified in
each post. 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.

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign
qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and
competency 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 this
position. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be
given to the EE Target.

OTHER POST

POST 36/17 : COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 24/13/KZN
SALARY : R216 417 – R254 928 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
performance agreement
CENTRE : Pinetown Magistrate Office

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous
languages; Language requirement: IsiZulu and IsiXhosa (indigenous languages) are compulsory;
Three months Practical experience and drivers license will be an added advantage. Applicants
will be subjected to a Language test. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office);
Good communication (written and verbal); Administration and organizational skills; 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 : Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 372 3000.
APPLICATIONS : Quote the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address:
Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or email to
DOJ24-13-KZN@justice.gov.za