PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER

Office of the Chief Justice

Reference number: 2026/139/OCJ
Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Centre: Limpopo Division of The High Court: Thohoyandou
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Court Interpreter of which one (1) year should be at supervisory level. Language proficiency: English and either Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Sepedi. Knowledge of Isi-Zulu/Setswana and a valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of Batho Pele and the OCJ Principles, Court proceedings, Cultural diversity, Knowledge of Policies, Prescripts, and Legislation and Full command of the languages. Skilled in communication (oral and written), listening, computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet, etc.), problem solving, interpersonal relations, planning and organising, people skills, intermediate typing and customer service orientation.

Duties

Render interpreting services in high profile matters, interpret in complex cases, interpret in criminal, civil, and Labour Court, interpret in small claims court, interpret in disciplinary hearing, interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration, interpret in confession, interpret pre-trial proceedings and consultations. Control, supervise and attend to personnel administrative aspects of interpreters, provide mentoring and coaching to junior/ senior interpreters, manage performance agreement contracts, draw a schedule for replacement of Court Interpreters, control leave of Court interpreters and submit Court hour registers, quarterly submit probation reports, monitor subordinates on EHWP, translate Legal documents and exhibits, study and analyse the source documents, conduct necessary research and consult, develop terminology, harvest of terminology, database development, provide terms and their respective meanings in the glossary register, supervise and develop staff, ensure general supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by officials, manage leave of staff, advise and lead supervisees with regards to all aspects of the work, manage performance, conduct and discipline of employees. Ensure that all employees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning, address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

Where to send your application

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/139/OCJ@judiciary.org.za

Enquiries

Technical Related Enquiries: Mr. M.P Netshilulu Tel No: (015) 495 1741 HR Related Enquiries: Ms. E.M Ramaphakela Tel No: (015) 495 1744

Note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.