Assistant Director: Translation and Editing (isiNdebele) REF NO: DSAC-02/10/2026
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture DSAC · Pretoria, Gauteng
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CENTRE : Pretoria
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.