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SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER

Office of the Chief Justice · eastern cape

Salary band

R 398 277

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

2026/84/OCJ

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About this role

Department

Office of the Chief Justice

Location

Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Bhisho

Salary

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. 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

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 pre- trial 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

Enquiries

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

Notes

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Closing Date

2026-08-07T23:59:00+02:00

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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
·isiZulu, Afrikaans, Sesotho or Setswana and a valid

Key Duties

·Interpret in pre- trial 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
·Develop terminology and provide support in the reconstruction of

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✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
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✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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