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Principal Court InterpreterLabour And Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Principal Court Interpreter at the Labour and Labour Appeals Court in Johannesburg. Suits an experienced court interpreter who can also supervise and mentor other interpreters.
- Interpret in court and hearing matters, including criminal, civil, Labour Court, small claims, disciplinary, conciliation and arbitration matters.
- Supervise, mentor and coach interpreters, manage their leave and performance, and submit court hour registers and quarterly probation reports.
- Translate legal documents and exhibits, and build terminology lists and a glossary.
- Must have a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (NQF level 6, 360 credits) or equivalent, with at least 2 years' court interpreting experience. Alternatively, a Grade 12 certificate with at least 10 years' court interpreting experience.
- Must be proficient in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa. Other indigenous languages and a valid driver's licence are an advantage.
- Based at the Labour and Labour Appeals Court, Johannesburg. Salary is R413 001 to R486 501 per year (Level 08). The successful candidate must sign a performance agreement. Apply by email quoting ref 2026/170/OCJ. No closing date is stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent related qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting or Grade twelve (12) certificate with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting.
- Proficiency in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa.
- Proficiency in any other indigenous languages 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.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/170/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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Enquiries
Technical related enquiries: Ms. T Nzimande Tel No: (011) 494 9238 HR related enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515
Notes from the department
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 61 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/105: PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER REF NO: 2026/170/OCJ SALARY: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. CENTRE: Labour And Labour Appeals Court: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Legal Interpreting or equivalent related qualification at NQF level six (6) with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting or Grade twelve (12) certificate with at least ten (10) years’ practical experience in Court Interpreting. Proficiency in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa. Proficiency in any other indigenous languages 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. ENQUIRIES: Technical related enquiries: Ms. T Nzimande Tel No: (011) 494 9238 HR related enquiries: Ms T Mbalekwa Tel No: (010) 494 8515 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/170/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.