Grade 12 and National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification in the field of languages at NQF 5 and minimum of three years’ practical experience in court interpreting or Grade 12 with ten 40 years’ practical experience in court interpreting; Proficiency in English and two or more indigenous languages; A valid driver’s license. Language requirements : Magistrate Johannesburg (Hilbrow): English, IsiZulu, Setswana or Sesotho; Magistrate Johannesburg: English, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and or Sepedi and Magistrate Heidelberg: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and Southern South. Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel); Administrative and organizational skills; Sound interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure; Time management; Problem solving; Analytical thinking; Accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of Magistrate/ Prosecutors; Make arrangements for foreign language interpreters in consultation with the prosecutors; Perform Specific line and administrative support functions; Assist with capturing on ICMS; Supervise Court Interpreters.

Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000