The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is the justice department of the South African government. The department provides administrative and financial support to the court system and the judiciary (which are constitutionally independent of the executive), oversees the National Prosecuting Authority, provides legal advice and representation ...
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Magistrate Office: Vrede and Bethlehem Ref No: 25/03/FS (2 Posts)
Magistrate, Office: Tsomo; Ref No: 3/25EC
REQUIREMENTS :
NQF Level 4/ Grade 12- and ten-years practical experience in court interpreting or National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 5 and Minimum of three years practical experience in court interpreting, A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competences: Good communication (verbal and written), Listening skills, Inter-personal relations, Problem solving, Planning and organising and analytical skills, Time management, Confidentiality and ability to work under pressure. Language Proficiency: Vrede and Bethlehem: English, IsiZulu and Afrikaans or Sesotho.
Tsomo: Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign language) (Applicants will be subjected to a language test – speak, read and written);
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas:
Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings; Interpret during consultation;
Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of Magistrate /Prosecutors;
Coordinate sourcing of foreign language interpreters in consultation with the Prosecutors; Provide line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.