Naoda Peter Vilakazi
Upington
Summary
Dynamic Senior Court Interpreter with extensive experience at Upington Magistrate Court, excelling in managing terminology registers and supervising interpreters. Proven ability to enhance stakeholder relations and ensure accurate legal translations. Strong communication and analytical skills drive effective court proceedings and administrative support. Committed to delivering high-quality interpretations under pressure.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Court Interpreter
Upington Magistrate Court
11.2021 - Current
- Interpret in Criminal Court, Civil Court, Labour Court and Quasi Proceedings and Interpret during consultation
- Monitored court interpreter performance to uphold quality standards and ensure effective communication in court
- Translated legal documents and exhibits, recording cases in criminal record book to ensure accurate legal documentation
- Arranged foreign language interpreters in consultation with prosecutors to facilitate seamless interpretation during legal proceedings
- Develop and manage terminology registers
- Requested and retrieved case records for Magistrates and prosecutors.
- Manage stakeholders relations
- Assist with record reconstructions. Oversee cluster language needs and provide guidance to courts language needs. Facilitate relief interpreters for court in the cluster when officials go on leave from neighboring courts.
Senior Court Interpreter
Springbok Magistrate Court
03.2020 - Current
- Interpreted in criminal court, civil court, labour court, and quasi proceedings to ensure accurate communication of legal proceedings
- Interpreted for clients during legal consultations
- Coordinated arrangements for foreign language interpreters in consultation with prosecutors to facilitate effective legal proceedings
- Translate legal documents and exhibits
- Recorded cases in criminal record book to maintain accurate legal documentation
- Draw case records on request of Magistrate /Prosecutors
- Supervise Court Interpreters.
- Perform Specific line and administrative Support Functions
- Assisted in data entry and record-keeping on ICMS
- Reason for leaving: Transfer Appointment
Court Interpreter
Rustenburg Magistrate Court
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Interpret in criminal, Civil, Labour Court.
- Interpret in small claims courts.
- Interpret in disciplinary hearing.
- Interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration.
- Interpret in confession
- Interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations.
- Liaise with the Supervisor for foreign language interpreters.
- Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during Court proceedings, pre-trial, consultation, quasi, judicial.
- Interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatization and confessions to render Court Interpreting and translate legal documents and exhibits.
- Reason for leaving: Promotional Post
Casual Court Interpreter
Rustenburg Magistrate Court
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Interpreted in criminal, civil, and labour court to ensure accurate communication during proceedings.
- Interpreted in small claims courts to facilitate understanding between parties and support fair outcomes.
- Interpreted in disciplinary hearings to convey critical information and uphold procedural integrity.
- Interpret in Conciliation and Arbitration.
- Provided interpretation services during confession sessions to ensure accurate communication.
- Interpret in pre-trial proceedings and consultations.
- Liaise with the Supervisor for foreign language interpreters.
- Consecutive interpreting from source to target language during Court proceedings, pre-trial, consultation, quasi, judicial.
- Interpret non-verbal gestures, dramatization and confessions to render Court Interpreting.
- Reason for leaving: Promotional Post
Senior Court Interpreter
Oberholzer Magistrate Court
05.1995 - 02.2012
- Interpreting in Criminal Courts, Civil Courts, Labour Courts & Consultations
- Supervised and supported interpreters to uphold quality and consistency in language interpretation.
- Translating Legal Documents & Exhibits
- Assisted in reconstructing court records to maintain accurate legal documentation.
- Performed administration support functions and managed all court administration duties to ensure smooth court operations.
- Drawing & Filling of Cases as per request by the Public Prosecutors & Judicial Officers
- Assisting with capturing on ICMS
- Organized daily tasks to improve efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Drafting Memos including arranging FLI
- Record cases in criminal record book
- Reason for leaving: Resigned
Education
Personal Computer - Introduction to PC & Windows, MS Word XP Basic, MS Outlook XP Basic, Internet Explorer, MS Word XP Introduction & Intermediate, MS Excel XP Introduction & Intermediate, MS Outlook XP Intermediate
AST Education
01-2004
Matriculated -
Tshedimosetso Senior Secondary School
01-1991
National Diploma Legal Interpreting - Law
Bridgett Mabandla Justice College
Pretoria03-2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Digital literacy
- Administrative skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Work under pressure
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Languages
- IsiZulu
- English
- Afrikaans
- Setswana
- Sesotho
- IsiXhosa
- IsiZulu
- Sepedi
References
- Mr. Andrew Wiso, Court Manager, 0543375300
- Mrs. Maggy Pitswane, Cluster Manager for Court Interpreters, 0145974938 / 0837552052
- Mr. Billy Molele, Provincial manager - Court Interpreters (OCJ), 0738736245
- Mr. Owen Oliphant, Cluster Manager for Court Interpreters (N.C), 0533375301 / 0739085246
- Disang Mosimanyana, Court Manager, 0645461859 / 0782826083
Timeline
Senior Court Interpreter
Upington Magistrate Court
11.2021 - Current
Senior Court Interpreter
Springbok Magistrate Court
03.2020 - Current
Court Interpreter
Rustenburg Magistrate Court
07.2017 - 02.2020
Casual Court Interpreter
Rustenburg Magistrate Court
01.2014 - 06.2017
Senior Court Interpreter
Oberholzer Magistrate Court
05.1995 - 02.2012
Personal Computer - Introduction to PC & Windows, MS Word XP Basic, MS Outlook XP Basic, Internet Explorer, MS Word XP Introduction & Intermediate, MS Excel XP Introduction & Intermediate, MS Outlook XP Intermediate
AST Education
Matriculated -
Tshedimosetso Senior Secondary School
National Diploma Legal Interpreting - Law
Bridgett Mabandla Justice College