Language Practitioner
DEPARTMENT OF, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Overview
Translate documents. Conduct research and consult on translation issues.
Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF 6) in Applied Linguistics / Language Practice or relevant qualification, in the related field as recognised by SAQA, with specialisation in Sepedi and translation studies
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in language services, translation or a related field
- Understanding the utilisation of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
- the Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No
- 12 of 2012)
- and the Pan South African Language Board Act, 1995 (Act No
- 59 of 1995), among other related legislation
- Knowledge of translation and editing
- Knowledge of public service policies and adminis tration procedures
- Good interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), as well as analytical, coordination, and stakeholder liaison skills
- Be computer literate with knowledge of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Outlook, and t he Internet
- Possess personal attributes such as being innovative and proactive, be able to gather and analyse information, work independently and in a team, work under pressure, be willing to work long hours, and be responsible and loyal
Responsibilities
- Translate documents
- Conduct research and consult on translation issues
- Edit and proofread translations
- Provide support in terminology development by extracting and defining terms, as well as providing provisional equivalents
- Collaborate with other term inology development stakeholders
- Create language awareness and provide language-related support to departmental employees
- Provide support in monitoring the implementation of the departmental language policy
- Provide support by editing documents, as well as recording and filing edited documents
- Liaise with branches regarding queries related to documents to be edited
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Recruitment enquiries
Ms C Van Der Colff Tel No: (012) 399 9275
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