SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 52/21/NC/SPR
SALARY : R261 372 – R307 890 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Magistrate Office: Springbok
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF Level 5 or any other
equivalent qualification in the field of languages with minimum of three (3) years’
practical experience as a Court Interpreter OR Grade 12 with ten (10) years
practical experience as a court interpreter. Knowledge of Legislation which governs transparency and confidentiality in the Public Service (Act 2 of 2000) as amended. A valid drivers’ license will be an added advantage. Language: IsiXhosa, Setswana, English, Afrikaans are compulsory. Sesotho or isiZulu or proficiency in any official language will be an added advantage. Skills And Competencies: Excellent communication, Listening, Inter- personal relations. Problem solving; Planning and organizing and Analytical thinking skills; Time management; Confidentiality and ability to work under pressure.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: To interpret in court of Law (Civil and Criminal matters); Manage and supervise court interpreters; To interpret in small claims courts; Interpret in pre- trail proceedings and consultations; Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during Court proceedings and , pre-trail, consultation, quasi and judicial; Interpret non-verbal gesture, dramatization and confessions; Ensure that subordinates conclude performance agreements; Review performance agreements and give feed back to Court Interpreters; Collect, monitor interpreting register, calculate and compile statistics; Making arrangements for foreign languages interpreters in consultation with the Prosecutor; To perform a variety of routine interpreting duties related to the Core function of the Department; To attend to all other duties assigned to him / her from time to time and to assist with the necessary Administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Deidre Joseph Tel No: (053) 8021300
How to Apply for Senior Court Interpreter
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Regional Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings, (Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301. Email or faxed applications will not be considered. More Court interpreter positions here. Full job circular here.