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Requirements

Skills

Knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations.

Knowledge of culture.

Knowledge of subject area.

Know how to translate and be able to keep time frame.

Computer literacy (MS Office).

Effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Time Management.

Good interpersonal relations.

Planning and organizing skills.

Decision-making skills.

Analytical thinking.

Excellent English language skills.

Problem solving.

Flexible, Self-driven and Motivated.

Ability to work under pressure.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties

Render interpreting services.

Interpret in Criminal proceedings, Civil proceedings, Older Persons Act matters, Family Protection from Harassment Act matters, Labour Court matters, Maintenance Act matters, Child Justice matters, Inquests and Equality Court matters.

Interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations.

Liaise with Supervisor for foreign language interpreters.

Interpret from source target language during court proceedings for pre-trials consultations.

Interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatization and confessions.

Engage with the Judiciary to confer on the readiness and/or performance in Court.

Render interpreting for probono desk.

Render audible and clear interpreting from source to target language without embellishment or omissions while preserving the language.

Convey the correct language in accordance with the language usage of the speaker.

Control the speaker and ensure that the citations are interpreted correctly.

Translate legal documents and exhibits. 90 Study and analyse the source documents.

Conduct the necessary research and consult with the relevant parties.

Ensure accurate cite translation of documents.

Check, edit and revise the translated documents.

Translate mechanically recorded audio material.

Develop terminology and provide support in the reconstruction of records.

Accumulate terminology and develop a database.

Populate the terms and respective meaning in the glossary register.

Gather all trial documents necessary to aid interpretation.

Coin words and Perform specific line and administrative support functions to the Judiciary, Court Manager and Supervisor.

How to apply

Email: OCJ@judiciary.org.za

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Notes

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