COURT INTERPRETER (X14 POSTS)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Court Interpreter. These posts are available at various Magistrate Offices across the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Salary

R228 321 – R268 950 per annum

Centres and Reference Numbers

Eastern Cape

Magistrate Office: Queenstown
Ref No: 14/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Adelaide
Ref No: 15/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Aliwal North
Ref No: 16/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Elliotdale
Ref No: 17/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Uitenhage
Ref No: 18/26EC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Centane
Ref No: 19/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: New Brighton
Ref No: 20/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Umtata
Ref No: 21/26EC (X3 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Maclear
Ref No: 22/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort
Ref No: 23/26EC (X1 Post)

Mpumalanga

Magistrate Office: Ermelo
Ref No: 2025/57/MP (X1 Post)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

NQF Level 4 / Grade 12
Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages
Language requirements:
- Eastern Cape: Preference will be given to languages used in the area, including isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sesotho, as well as Sign Language
- Ermelo (Mpumalanga): isiXhosa and isiZulu
A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relations
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

Interpretation in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, and quasi-judicial proceedings
Interpretation during consultations
Translation of legal documents and exhibits
Recording of cases in the criminal record book
Drawing of case records on request of Magistrates and Prosecutors
Keeping accurate statistical records

Enquiries

Eastern Cape:
Ms Msimang
Tel: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
Mpumalanga:
Mr L.T. Mndebele
Tel: 078 802 0880

How to Apply

⚠️ A separate application must be submitted for each post applied for, quoting the relevant reference number.

Eastern Cape Applications

Applications must be submitted by post, hand delivery, or online:

Postal Address:
The Provincial Head
Private Bag X9065
East London
5200

Hand Delivery:
Provincial Office – Department of Justice
3 Phillip Frame Road
Waverley Park Complex
East London

Online Application:
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

Mpumalanga Applications

Applications must be submitted by post or online:

Postal / Physical Address:
The Provincial Head
Private Bag X11249
24 Brown Street
Nedbank Centre, 4th Floor
Nelspruit
1200