Senior Court Interpreter

Requirements

• Grade 12/NQF Level 4/Grade 12.
• National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF Level 5 or any other equivalent qualification in the field of languages with three (3) years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter; OR
• Grade 12 with ten (10) years practical experience in court interpreting;
• Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages;
• Proficiency in English;
• Valid Driver’s license;
• Language requirements: Afrikaans; isiZulu; English.

Skills & Competencies

• Communication skills;
• Listening skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Time management;
• Computer literacy;
• Analytical Thinking;
• Problem Solving;
• Planning and organizing;
• Confidentiality;
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Render Interpreting services;
• Translate legal documents and exhibits;
• Develop Terminology;
• Assist with the reconstruction of Court Records;
• Perform Specific Line and Administrative Support Functions;
• Control and supervision of interpreters.

Additional Information

• Applications must be submitted on Form Z83 (cofa), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za.
• A Z83 form & CV must be accompanied by original certified copies of qualifications, identity document and a driver’s license where necessary.
• A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
• Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
• 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.
• 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.

Ref No

• 2019/72/MP

Enquiries

• Mr SP Shabangu - (013) 753 9300 Ext.244

Hand Deliver at

• Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Regional Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag x11249, Nelspruit 1200 OR Physical address: 24 Brown Street, Nedbank Centre, 4th floor Nelspruit 1200