JUDICIARY
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. 5 OF 2025
REF: J/CIR/5
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following vacant positions tenable at the Judiciary:
DEPARTMENT: Mohale’s Hoek
JOB TITLE: Court Interpreter
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Registrar
JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent is responsible for the interpretation and translation of court proceedings.
MAIN DUTIES
- Interprets court proceedings in both official languages (Sesotho and English).
- Translates records and correspondence submitted in court from/into both official languages.
- Provides file documents to interpreters so they may review a case before going to court.
- Reads written material, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrites the material into the specified language according to established rules of grammar.
- Builds up specialist vocabulary banks.
- Establishes rapport between the litigants.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in Translation or Interpretation.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Extensive knowledge and experience in interpretation or translation
- Good communication skills
- Encyclopaedic knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure
- Research skills
RESPONSIBILITY
For work of others: Average
For property: Minimal
For effect of errors: The incumbent is responsible for all errors committed in the execution of his/her duties.
COMPLEXITY
Authority for decision making:
The incumbent has the authority to make decisions in the execution of his/her duties.
Problem solving: Minimal
Supervision received:
The incumbent is expected to work independently and report to the Assistant Registrar.
EFFORT
Mental effort:
The job requires a high level of concentration in the understanding and use of applied language.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Hazards:
- Likelihood of attack by dissatisfied individuals
- Likelihood of prosecution
- Serious emotional trauma, particularly when a death sentence is being delivered
- May be required to work awkward hours and even on holidays where/when the need arises
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications on relevant forms (GP 104 for serving officers and GP 103 for job seekers), accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and CVs, should be hand delivered to:
Human Resources Office
High Court
Not later than 12th December 2025