Language Practitioner: Editorial And Language Service

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, or equivalent and a 3-year post-school qualification (NQF 6) in communication and translation studies, linguistics or related studies. 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience. Knowledge of Communication policy and strategies. Profound working knowledge of at least two official languages of the Western Cape. Editing and translation of documents. Skills: Interpret and apply 253 relevant policies and procedures. Problem solving skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Communication (written and verbal). Organising. Analytical thinking. Project management. Research. Computer literacy (MS Office).

Key Responsibilities

Provide language and translation services to the Department: Provide input into the development and implementation of necessary policies and procedures with regard to departmental language services. Translate and edit documents in the official languages. Liaise with Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) for outsourced translation of documents. Quality-check all documents and products managed by the unit. Perform administrative tasks eg. record keeping. Participate in the development of standard terminology for the Department: Provide language advisory services to the Department. Develop and record terminology. Compile and maintain databases relating to language matters. Compile lists of terms requiring standardization during the translation process. Participate in the Terminology Forum to develop proposed standardised terms.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms M Merton Tel No: (021) 467 2707