Senior Court Interpreter needed at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 with 10 years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter or a grade 12 certificate with a National Diploma: Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 or any other relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 5 plus 3 years’ practical experience as a Court Interpreter;
• Proficiency in English and in two or more indigenous languages (preference will be given to languages used in area and sign language);
• Driver’s license will serve as an added advantage; (Applicants will be subjected to a language test – speak, read and written).

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas:

• Interpret in court of law (Criminal and Civil cases); Interpret in confessions, commissions and tribunals and family law;
• Translate legal documents and documentary exhibits used in court; Utilized in more serious cases;
• Perform line and administrative support functions; Supervise Court interpreters.