ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSLATION AND EDITING: ISINDEBELE
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture · Pretoria
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- DSAC-02/10/2026
- Salary band
- R 605 742
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Location: Pretoria Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10) Requirements: Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Language Studies, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies majoring in the relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification; 2–3 years relevant experience at least 2 years as an isiNdebele Language Practitioner in the translation environment; Successful completion of a departmental isiNdebele translation and editing test; Knowledge of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of relevant language policies and prescripts; Knowledge of translation/ editing/ language administration; Excellent command of at least two official languages including English; Strong editing, proofreading and writing skills; Ability to translate and edit text electronically; Good communication interpersonal relations; Planning and organising skill; Computer literacy; Research skills. Duties: The purpose of this position is to promote access to information by providing translation and editing services; Translating official documents from English into isiNdebele and vice versa; Receive and review official documents for translation requirements; Study, analyse and excerpt problematic terms from source documents; Translate documents from English into isiNdebele; Translate documents from isiNdebele into English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into isiNdebele; Editing official documents written in isiNdebele; Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents; Proofreading final versions of official documents translated into isiNdebele; Ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Performing quality checks on all documents before final approval; Conduct research and develop terminology terms; Conduct research and consultation on translation issues; Review and revise existing terminology for clarity and accuracy; Provide administrative support and liaison service; Archiving all translated and edited documents electronically; Reporting on progress; Liaise with stakeholders; Carry out tasks as requested by the supervisor; Assist and give advice to clients on language matters; Supervision of subordinates–Supervise translation activities of subordinates. Application instructions: Department of Transport, Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at the 159 Forum Building, Cnr Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria for attention Recruitment Unit. Room 4034 or email to: Recruitment@dot.gov.za or at e-recruitment system: erecruit.transport.gov.za. Note: email applications must be sent as one attachment to avoid non-delivery of the email and only quotes the name of the post you are applyin
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Requirements
- ✓Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
- ✓A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Language Studies, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies majoring in the relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification
- ✓2–3 years relevant experience at least 2 years as an isiNdebele Language Practitioner in the translation environment
- ✓Successful completion of a departmental isiNdebele translation and editing test
- ✓Knowledge of Public Service Regulations
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of relevant language policies and prescripts
- ✓Knowledge of translation/ editing/ language administration
- ✓Excellent command of at least two official languages including English
- ✓Strong editing, proofreading and writing skills
- ✓Ability to translate and edit text electronically
Key responsibilities
- •The purpose of this position is to promote access to information by providing translation and editing services
- •Translating official documents from English into isiNdebele and vice versa
- •Receive and review official documents for translation requirements
- •Study, analyse and excerpt problematic terms from source documents
- •Translate documents from English into isiNdebele
- •Translate documents from isiNdebele into English
- •Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary
- •Editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into isiNdebele
- •Editing official documents written in isiNdebele
- •Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents