This is a re-advertisement for the position of Principal Court Interpreter at the Magistrate’s Office in Welkom. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate, a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (NQF 5), and five years of practical experience, including two in a supervisory capacity. The successful candidate must be proficient in Sesotho, IsiXhosa, English, and Afrikaans, and possess a valid driver’s license. Key duties include providing interpreting services in court, translating legal documents, developing terminology, and managing personnel administration. The salary offered is between R397,116 and R467,790 per annum, and the closing date for applications is 17 June 2025.
POST: PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER
REFNO: 25/06/FS This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
SALARY: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Magistrate’s Offices, Welkom
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (NQF level 5) or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5; Five (5) years court interpreting experience with minimum two (2) years supervisory experiences; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages and English; Language requirements: Sesotho, IsiXhosa, English and Afrikaans A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies: Communication skills; Listening skills, Interpersonal skills, Time management; computer literacy, Analytical thinking, Problem solving, Planning and organising, Confidentiality, Ability to work under pressure and art of interpreting..
DUTIES:
Key Performance Areas: Render interpreting services; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with the reconstruction of court records; Attend to personnel administrative aspects; Procure Foreign Language Interpreters and Casual Interpreters in line with the PFMA.
Provide effective people management..
ENQUIRIES: Ms N Dywili Tel NO: (051) 407 1800/073 775 0709
APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post..
NOTE:
The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.
Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified.
It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
A preentry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.
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 only when shortlisted.
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 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.
ERRATUM: Kindly note the position advertised as Tate Accountant: Taxation with Ref No: 25/58/FMS, in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 23 May 2025, with a closing date of 09 June 2025, has been amended to reflect the correct title.
The correct post name is State Accountant: Taxation.
We apologies for the inconvenience caused..
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