Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is inviting eligible South Africans to apply for Court Interpreter Vacancies.
Closing date: 09 February 2026
POSITION: COURT INTERPRETER (X14 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to signa performance agreement.
CENTRE: Magistrate Office: Queenstown Ref No: 14/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Adelaide Ref No: 15/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office; Aliwal North Ref No: 16/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Elliotdale Ref No: 17/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Uitenhage Ref No: 18/26EC (X2 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Centane Ref No: 19/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: New Brighton Ref No: 20/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Umtata Ref No: 21/26EC (X3 Posts)
Magistrate Office: Maclear Ref No: 22/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office: Fort Beaufort Ref No: 23/26EC (X1 Post)
Magistrate Office Ermelo Ref No: 2025/57/MP (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 4 / Grade 12; Proficiency in English and one or more indigenous languages; Language Requirements: Eastern Cape: preference will be given to languages used in area (Xhosa, Afrikaans, Sotho) as well as sign language. Ermelo: IsiXhosa; IsiZulu; A valid driver’s license will serve as an added
advantage.
Skills and Competencies: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to maintain interpersonal relations; Accuracy and attention to detail.
DUTIES: Key Performance Areas: Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court, quasi-judicial proceedings; Interpret during consultation; Translate legal documents and exhibits; Record cases in criminal record book; Draw case records on request of the Magistrate and Prosecutors; Keep records of statistics.
ENQUIRIES: Eastern Cape: Ms Msimang Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7136
Mpumalanga Mr. LT Mndebele at 078 802 0880
APPLICATIONS: Eastern Cape: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London
Mpumalanga: Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial Head, Private Bag X 11249, 24 Brown Street, Nedbank centre ,4th floor building, Nelspruit 1200
NOTE: Separate application must be made quoting relevant reference number.