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 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten years’ practical experience in court interpreting
Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages
A valid driver’s license.
Language requirements: Magistrate Johannesburg (Hilbrow): English, IsiZulu, Setswana or Sesotho; Magistrate Johannesburg: English, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and or Sepedi and Magistrate Heidelberg: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and Southern South.
Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations
Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.
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
Make arrangements for foreign language interpreters in consultation with the prosecutors
Perform Specific line and administrative support functions
Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.
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