SENIOR COURT INTERPRETER (3 POSTS)
SALARY: R257 504 – R303 339 per annum. The successful candidate will be required
to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Magistrate’s Office, Thaba Nchu Ref No: 21/15/FS
Magistrate’s Office, Welkom Ref No: 21/13/FS
Magistrate’s Office, Sasolburg Ref No: 21/14/FS
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 4 / Grade 12. National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or
any other equivalent qualification in the field of languages and minimums of
three (3) years practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten
(10) years practical experience in court interpreter. Valid (motor vehicle)
A driver’s license will be an added advantage. Knowledge of Legislation which
governs transparency and confidentiality in the Public Service (Act 2 of 2000)
as amended. Skills and Competences: Excellent communication, Listening,
Inter-personal relations, Problem-solving, Planning, and organizing and
Analytical thinking skills. Time management. Confidentiality and ability to work
under pressure. Language Proficiency: Thaba-Nchu: Sesotho, Setswana,
English and Afrikaans; Language Proficiency: Welkom: Sesotho, IsiXhosa,
English and Afrikaans and Language Proficiency: Sasolburg: English,
Afrikaans, Sesotho, and IsiZulu.
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: To interpret in a court of Law (Civil and Criminal
matters. Entering of criminal cases in the criminal record book/register. To
interpret in small claims courts. Interpret in pre-trial proceedings and
consultations. Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during
Court proceedings, pre-trial, consultation, quasi and judicial. Interpret nonverbal
gestures, dramatization, and confessions. Ensure that subordinates
conclude performance agreements. Review performance and give feedback
to Court Interpreters. Collect, monitor interpreting register, calculate and
compile statistics. Making arrangements for foreign language interpreters in
consultation with the Prosecutor. To perform a variety of routine interpreting
duties related to the Core function of the Department. To attend to all other
duties that can be assigned to him/her from time to time and to assist with the
necessary administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES: Ms NM Dywili Tel No: (051) 407 1800
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email
Address: DOJ21-15-FS@justice.gov.za or fax 0864003806/0865070071
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email
Address: DOJ21-13-FS@justice.gov.za or fax 0864003806/0865070071
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Email
Address: DOJ21-14-FS@justice.gov.za or fax 0864003806/086507007
CLOSING DATE: 01 March 2021
NOTE: Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the
email address specified to each post. The email must include only completed
and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or
on the internet at www.gov.za, a CV with a font size of 10 and Arial theme font,
copy of Identity Document, Senior Certificate, and the highest required
qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary. Attachments must
be in PDF format and limited to 10 megabytes. Emails that do not comply
with the above specifications will bounce back without reaching the
Department. Original/certified copies must be produced by only shortlisted
candidates during the interview date. A SAQA evaluation report must
accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply with the
above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency
assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of
Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. The candidate will complete
a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security
clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police
Clearance certificate from country of origin. The DOJ&CD is an equal
opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195
(1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the
Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act,
1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the
Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall
be applied for People with Disabilities including where a driver’s license is a
requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If
you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept
that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right
not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged
to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.