ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSLATION AND EDITING-SISWATI

Job Overview

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is hiring an Assistant Director: Translation and Editing-Siswati based in Pretoria. The role requires a relevant NQF level 6/7 qualification in Language Studies, Linguistics, or Translation, alongside 2-3 years of experience as a Language Practitioner. Responsibilities include translating official documents between English and Siswati, editing, proofreading, terminology research, electronic archiving, and supervising subordinates.

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 Studies, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies majoring in the relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification
• 2-3 years relevant experience with at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in the translating environment
• 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 and Siswati
• Strong editing, proofreading, and writing skills
• Good communication and interpersonal relations
• Ability to translate and edit text electronically

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote access to information by providing translation and editing services
• Translating official documents from English into Siswati and vice versa
• Receive and review official documents for translation requirements
• Study, analyse and excerpt problematic terms from source documents
• Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary
• Editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into Siswati
• Editing official documents written in Siswati and verifying accuracy
• Proofreading final versions and ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials
• Perform quality checks on all documents before final approval
• Conduct research and develop terminology terms, reviewing and revising existing terminology
• Provide administrative support, liaison service, and electronically archive all translated and edited documents
• Report on progress, liaise with stakeholders, and assist/advise clients on language matters
• Supervise translation activities of subordinates

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