Court Interpreter (13 Positions Available) at DOJ&CD

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

The DOJ&CD is inviting suitably qualified candidates to submit their applications for the Court Interpreter roles, which will be based in different locations in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to engage with the justice system.

POSITION: Court Interpreter X13 Positions

SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

CENTRE:

  • Magistrate Office: Middelburg, Ref No: 2025/13/MP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Thohoyandou, Ref No: 27/25/LMP (X4 Posts)
  • Magistrate Office: Modimolle, Ref No: 28/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Nebo, Ref No: 29/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Lephalale, Ref No: 30/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Praktiseer, Ref No: 31/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Mokopane, Ref No: 32/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Sekhukhune, Ref No: 33/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Waterval, Ref No: 34/25/LMP (X1 Post)
  • Magistrate Office: Lenyenye, Ref No: 35/25/LMP (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • NQF level 4/Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
  • Three months practical experience will be an added advantage.
  • Driver’s license will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages.

Language proficiency:

  • Middelburg: SeSotho, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu
  • Thohoyandou: Venda, Tsonga, Shona
  • Modimolle: Sepedi, Tsonga, Xhosa
  • Nebo: Tsonga, Venda, Ndebele
  • Lephalale: Sepedi, Tsonga, Xhosa
  • Praktiseer: Sepedi, Zulu, Shona
  • Mokopane: Afrikaans, Venda, Tsonga
  • Sekhukhune: Zulu, Tsonga, Venda, Shona
  • Waterval: Tsonga, Venda, Shona
  • Lenyenye: Sepedi, Tsonga, Venda

Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); ability to maintain interpersonal relations; accuracy and attention to detail; computer literacy.

DUTIES:

  • Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, and quasi-judicial proceedings.
  • Interpret during consultations.
  • Translate legal documents and exhibits.
  • Record cases in the criminal record book.
  • Draw case records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors.
  • Keep records of statistics.

ENQUIRIES:

  • Mpumalanga: Mr. TV Mavundla at (078) 802 0741
  • Limpopo: Mr. L Mapelane at (015) 287 2035 or Mr. P.M Mongwe at (015) 287 2034

CLOSING DATE: 25 August 2025

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS:

  • Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank Centre, 4th floor building, Nelspruit, 1200 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
  • Limpopo: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Provincial Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag X9526, Polokwane, 0700 OR Physical address: Reception area, Limpopo Provincial Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0699 or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu

NOTE:

Separate application must be made per centre, quoting the relevant reference number.

The application must include only a 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, the highest required qualification, and a driver’s license (where necessary) will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.

Applications that do not comply with the above specifications will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that the application reaches the department, noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.

All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidates will complete a financial disclosure form and be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a Police Clearance certificate from their country of origin only when shortlisted.

The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In filling 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 the department 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.

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