ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TERMINOLOGY COORDINATION-ISIXHOSA

Job Overview

An Assistant Director: Terminology Coordination-isiXhosa position is available in Pretoria with a salary of R605 742 per annum (Level 10). Requirements include a relevant 3-year diploma or degree majoring in isiXhosa, 2-3 years of experience as a language practitioner, and knowledge of terminological principles. Responsibilities involve rendering multilingual technical terminology services, managing the Terminology Management System, conducting research, developing policy, and supervising staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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 Practice/ Linguistics/ Translation and Interpreting Studies/ BA /BEd with a major in isiXhosa
• 2-3 years relevant experience with at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in a terminological or lexicographical environment
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of terminological and lexicographical principles
• Knowledge of relevant prescripts and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of Language policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Terminology Management System
• Strong editing, proofreading, and writing skills
• Excellent command of at least two official languages (including English)
• Project Management skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Problem solving and Analysis
• Presentation skills
• Good Communication and interpersonal relations

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that a multilingual technical terminology service is rendered in the department
• Perform source text and target text development
• Compile front and back matter
• Handle project management and stakeholder collaboration
• Contribute to the development of national terminology policy and implementation
• Publish and disseminate terminology lists
• Record minutes and conduct translation-oriented terminography
• Conduct terminology research
• Manage the Terminology Management System (TMS)
• Manage the National Terminology Register and the National Term Bank
• Conduct training on principles of terminology management and people management
• Collaborate with other language stakeholders and maintain continuous liaison with institutions and members of language communities
• Supervise subordinates

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