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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Grade 12 with 10 years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter or a grade 12 certificate with a National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5 plus 3 years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter;
Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign language);
Driver’s license will serve as an added advantage; (Applicants will be subjected to a language test – speak, read and written).
DUTIES :
Key Performance Areas:
Interpret in court of law (Criminal and Civil cases); Interpret in confessions, commissions and tribunals and family law;
Translate legal documents and documentary exhibits used in court; Utilized in more serious cases;
Perform line and administrative support functions; Supervise Court interpreters.