The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for two Part-Time Interpreter independent contractor opportunities at its Tshwane Office.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 03 August 2026
Vacancy Location: CCMA Tshwane Office, Gauteng, South Africa
CCMA Part-Time Interpreter Vacancies 2026
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration is seeking two part-time interpreters to provide language support during CCMA hearings and related activities.
The successful candidates will be appointed as independent contractors and will assist CCMA Commissioners and organisational structures by providing accurate verbal interpretation services.
Applicants must be able to communicate in at least three South African languages and must meet the specified qualification and experience requirements.
Vacancy Overview
Organisation: Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
Abbreviation: CCMA
Position: Part-Time Interpreter
Number of posts: 2
Reference number: PTITSH07-26
Employment arrangement: Independent contractor
Rate: R970.84 per day
Province: Gauteng
Office: Tshwane Office
Closing date: 03 August 2026
Application method: Online
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the role is to support CCMA Commissioners and other organisational structures by providing interpretation services.
Accurate interpretation helps ensure that parties participating in CCMA proceedings can understand and communicate effectively during hearings and related processes.
Key Performance Areas
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Providing verbal interpretation during hearings.
- Assisting Commissioners and hearing participants with language communication.
- Supporting the successful delivery of CCMA activities.
- Performing administrative support functions linked to interpretation services.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Matric certificate.
- A relevant NQF Level 5 certificate in Communication or Languages.
- Between one and three years of relevant interpreting experience.
- The ability to speak, read and write at least three South African languages.
Required Language Combinations
Applicants must be proficient in the relevant advertised language combinations.
The listed languages are:
- isiZulu
- isiNdebele
- isiXhosa
- Tshivenda
- Xitsonga
- Sepedi
Applicants should clearly state their oral, reading and writing proficiency for each language in their CV and online application.
Interpreting Experience
Applicants must have between:
One and three years of relevant experience as an interpreter
The CV should clearly include:
- Previous interpreting roles.
- Organisations or institutions where the applicant worked.
- Dates of employment or contracting.
- Languages interpreted.
- Types of proceedings or meetings supported.
- Main duties performed.
- Contactable references.
Daily Rate
The advertised rate is:
R970.84 per day
The position is offered on an independent contractor basis.
The advertisement does not specify:
- Guaranteed working days.
- Monthly earnings.
- Benefits.
- Travel allowances.
- Medical aid.
- Pension contributions.
Applicants should not assume that these benefits are included unless confirmed by the CCMA.
Required Skills
Applicants should be able to:
- Interpret spoken information accurately.
- Communicate clearly in multiple languages.
- Maintain neutrality.
- Listen carefully.
- Handle confidential information.
- Work professionally in formal hearings.
- Provide administrative support.
- Remain calm under pressure.
- Follow instructions.
- Work with Commissioners and hearing participants.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must upload:
- A detailed CV.
- Copies of qualifications.
- A copy of their identity document.
- A copy of their driver’s licence.
The advertisement states that failure to upload the required documents or complete the application fully will result in disqualification.
Important Online Application Rules
Applicants must:
- Apply only through the provided online application form.
- Submit only one online application.
- Complete every required section.
- Disclose all relevant information.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
The CCMA will not accept applications submitted by email or hand delivery.
How to Apply for CCMA Part-Time Interpreter Vacancies 2026
Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.
Click here to apply for CCMA Part-Time Interpreter Vacancies 2026
Use the following details when completing the application:
Position: Part-Time Interpreter
Reference number: PTITSH07-26
Office: Gauteng Province – Tshwane Office
Only one online application should be submitted.
Applications That Will Not Be Accepted
The following applications may be automatically disqualified:
- Late applications.
- Incomplete applications.
- Applications submitted by email.
- Hand-delivered applications.
- Applications without the required documents.
- Applications containing incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Multiple online applications from the same applicant.
- Applications that do not follow the stated procedure.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
03 August 2026
Applicants should submit before the deadline because incomplete and late applications will be automatically disqualified.
Employment Equity
The CCMA intends to promote representivity in relation to:
- Race
- Gender
- Disability
Preference will be given to qualifying candidates from designated groups.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Outcome
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who do not receive a response within one month after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The CCMA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You have a Matric certificate.
- You hold a relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
- You have one to three years of interpreting experience.
- You can speak, read and write at least three relevant South African languages.
- Your CV is detailed and updated.
- Your qualification copies are attached.
- Your identity document is attached.
- Your driver’s licence is attached.
- Reference number PTITSH07-26 is correct.
- You are submitting only one online application.
- Your application is completed before 03 August 2026.