Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Court Interpreter of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level.
Language proficiency: English and either Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Sepedi. Knowledge of Isi-Zulu/Setswana and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele and the OCJ Principles, Court proceedings, Cultural diversity, Knowledge of Policies, Prescripts, and Legislation and Full command of the languages.
Skilled in communication (oral and written), listening, computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet, etc.), problem solving, interpersonal relations, planning and organising, people skills, intermediate typing and customer service orientation.
DUTIES :
Render interpreting services in high profile matters, interpret in complex cases, interpret in criminal, civil, and Labour Court, interpret in small claims court, interpret in disciplinary hearing, interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration, interpret in confession, interpret pre-trial proceedings and consultations.
Control, supervise and attend to personnel administrative aspects of interpreters, provide mentoring and coaching to junior/ senior interpreters, manage performance agreement contracts, draw a schedule for replacement of Court Interpreters, control leave of Court interpreters and submit Court hour registers, quarterly submit probation reports, monitor subordinates on EHWP, translate Legal documents and exhibits, study and analyse the source documents,
conduct necessary research and consult, develop terminology, harvest of terminology, database development, provide terms and their respective meanings in the glossary register, supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees with regards to all aspects of the work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees.
Ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning, address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.
Limpopo/Thohoyandou: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice Service Centre, Limpopo, Private Bag X9693, Polokwane, 0700. Applications can also be hand delivered to the High Court of South Africa: Limpopo Division, Polokwane, 36 Biccard & Bodenstein Street, Polokwane, 0699.
National Office: (Midrand): Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Director: Human Resources, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107 or hand deliver applications to the Office of the Chief Justice, Human Resource Management, 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
KwaZulu-Natal: Pietermaritzburg: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4000 or hand deliver applications to Office of the Chief Justice Durban High Court, Human Resource Office, Ground Floor, Corner Somsteu Road and Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban, 4000
Eastern Cape: Makhanda/Mthatha: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Postal Address: Private Bag X13012, Cambridge 5206, East London. Applications can also be hand delivered to 59 Western Avenue, Sanlam Park Building, 2nd Floor, Vincent 5242, East London.
Free State: Bloemfontein: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Office of the Chief Justice, Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver applications to the Free State Division of the High Court, Cnr President Brand and Fontein Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: 2026/138/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/138/[email protected]
PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/139/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/139/[email protected]
PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/140/OCJ : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/140/[email protected]
SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/141/OCJ : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/141/[email protected]
JUDGE’S SECRETARY REF NO: 2026/142/OCJ : Applications can be sent via email to 2026/142/[email protected]
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER REF NO: 2026/143/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/143/[email protected]
ACCOUNTING CLERK REF NO: 2026/144/OCJ: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/144/[email protected]
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