Assistant Director: Translation and Editing - Xitsonga at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

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 a relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification;
• 2–3 years relevant experience at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in the translation environment; Successful completion of a departmental translation and editing test in the relevant official language;

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this position is to promote access to information by providing translation and editing services; Translating official documents from English into the relevant official language 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 the relevant official language; Translate documents from the relevant official language into English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Editing official documents written in the relevant official language and editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into the relevant official language; Editing official documents written in [Xitsonga/SePedi/IsiNdebele, depending on the position applied for]; Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents; Proofreading final versions of official documents translated into [Xitsonga/SePedi/IsiNdebele, depending on the position applied for];
• Ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Performing quality checks on all documents before final approval; Conduct research and develop terminology;-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.