Principal Court Interpreter at The South African Judiciary

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate and a 3 year National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or relevant (equivalent) qualification at NQF level 6 (360 credits) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Court Interpreter of which a minimum of three (3) years should be at supervisory level. Proficiency in English and two- or more indigenous languages (mainly IsiXhosa), Isi-Zulu and Southern Sotho will be an added advantage on languages A valid driver’s license.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Communications skills; Listening skills; Interpersonal skills; Time management; Computer literacy,
• Analytical thinking;
• Problem solving;
• Planning and organizing;
• Confidentiality;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Art of interpreting.

DUTIES :

• Render Interpreting services in complex and high profile cases, special cases, pre-trial conference, disciplinary hearings and consultations,
• Translate legal documents and exhibits,
• Develop terminology,
• Procure Foreign Language Interpreters and Casual
• Interpreters in line with PFMA,
• Control, supervise and attend to personnel administrative aspects of Interpreters, To render supervisory services in the legal Interpreting and language environment,
• Provide mentoring and coaching to Junior and Senior Court Interpreters, Manage Performance of Court Interpreters, Leave Management for language services at the High Court and develop related language glossary.