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POST 09/86 : PRINCIPAL COURT INTERPRETER
🏢 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
📍 Magistrate Office: Upington
⏳ Closes: 30 Mar 2026
🧾 Post: 09/86
# Ref: 22/25/NC/UPT This is a re- advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Key details
Salary
R397 116 – • per annum
Centre
Magistrate Office: Upington
Reference
22/25/NC/UPT This is a re- advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
Closing date
30 Mar 2026
Job Highlight
Overview
Lead and supervise court interpreters while providing expert interpreting and legal document translation services in multiple languages.
Requirements
Afrikaans, SeTswana and IsiXhosa; A valid driver’s license.
Skills and
Competencies
- COMPETENCIES: Communications skills
- Computer literacy
- Listening skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Computer literacy, Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Planning and organising
- Confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Art of interpreting.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: Manage and supervise Interpreters for offices under District; Render interpreting services; Translate legal document and exhibits; Develop terminology; Assist with the reconstruction of Court Records; Provide effective people management; Procure foreign language interpreters and casual Interpreters.
How to apply
Quoting the relevant reference number
direct your application to: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development
Private Bag X6106
Kimberley
8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings
(Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets
7th floor
Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize courier services in light of the current postal challenges.
Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.
Notes
Applicants will be subjected to a technical test/ exercise.