Senior Court Interpreter (Reference 40/13/LMP)
Advertiser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Location: Bolobedu
Salary: R170 799 – R201 195 per annum.
(The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract).
Requirements:
Grade 12 and Diploma or Equivalent Qualifications; Three (3) years practical experience as a Court Interpreter; Proficiency in two or more indigenous languages and English; Applicants will be subjected to a language test: A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage: Language requirements: English, Afrikaans, N.Sotho, Tsonga and Venda; fluency in Zulu, Swazi, Ndebele and Shona will be an added advantage: Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy(MS Office); Good communications(written and verbal); Administration and organizing skills; Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.
Duties:
Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi–judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep Court records up to date; Supervise Court Interpreters; Perform any other duty that he/she may be assigned to in terms of rationalization of functions by the office.
Enquiries: Mr. Nxumalo LT. 015 287 2080 or Mr. Maluleke JH. 015 287 2147
Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal address: The Regional Head, Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, Private Bag x9526, Polokwane, 0700 OR Physical address: Reception area, Limpopo Regional Office, 92 Bok Street, Polokwane, 0700.
The Department of Justice 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
Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), and must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process. 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 this position.
Reference number: 40/13/LMP
Closing date: 29 April 2013
