Assistant Director: Interpreting Services at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Legal Interpreting and Language Practice; A minimum of 3 years’ experience of administration in language practice/interpreting at functional level;
• Language requirement: isiZulu and Sesotho
• Knowledge of procurement processes, secretarial support during meetings/ events/ workshops;
• Knowledge of Criminal, Civil law and family cases and Constitutional law cases; Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Services, Financial Management and regulatory framework/ guidelines, the Public Service Act, the Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge and understanding of Interpretation of statutes and Office administration. 

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate the rendering of interpreting services in the Department;
• Coordinate training on court interpreting services;
• Facilitate the implementation of policies and framework related to foreign and local languages;
• Provide effective people management.