Assistant Director: Translation and Editing: Isindebele
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About the role
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is hiring an Assistant Director: Translation and Editing: Isindebele, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R605,742 a year. How to apply: Applicants must use this link below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System. https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001. Reference number to quote: DSAC-02/10/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026, 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
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, 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.
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.