The Department of Justice invites candidates to apply for Court Interpreter Positions.
Closing date: 20 October 2025
Court Interpreter Positions at the Department of Justice
COURT INTERPRETER (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: Magistrate Office: Durban Ref No: 25/30/KZN (X1 Post)
Magistrate Vanderbijlpark Ref No: 2025/83/GP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 4/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages; Three months Practical experience and driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Language requirement: Durban: English, IsiZulu and IsiXhosa; Vanderbijlpark: English, IsiXhosa and Sotho. Applicants will be subjected to a Language test. Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office); Good communication (written and verbal); Administration and organizational 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 records of statistics.
ENQUIRIES: Kwazulu Natal: Ms V.T. Mlandeliso Tel No: (031) 3723000
Gauteng: Ms P Raadt Tel No: (011) 332 9000
APPLICATIONS:
KwaZulu Natal: Quoting the relevant reference number and courier your application to: Physical address: Recruitment, First Floor, 2 Devonshire Place Off Anton Lembede Street, Durban or dropoff on the above address.
Gauteng: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Provincial head OfficeGauteng, Private Bag X6, Johannesburg 2000 Or Physical Address: Provincial Office–Gauteng; Department of Justice and Constitutional Development; 7th floor Schreiner chambers, 94 Pritchard, Johannesburg Or https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE: Please Note: Separate application must be made per centre and quoting the relevant reference number.
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