Assistant Director: Translation and Editorial Services REF NO: 24/110/SLA at Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

• REQUIREMENTS :
• An appropriate qualification (NQF level 6) in Communication or Linguistics as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in translation services environment; Language requirement: SePedi and Afrikaans; Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks, Financial Management and regulatory framework/guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Departmental Financial Instructions, Public Finance Management Act, Government initiatives and decisions, etc; Knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation (such as BCEA, LRA, etc.) and Code of conduct; Knowledge of departmental interpretation and application of policies, prescripts and administration of an office.
• Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Planning and organizing; Decision making; Project management; Team leadership.  

DUTIES :

Key Performance Areas: 

• Oversee the translation function; Edit translated Bills; Manage terminology development; Provide effective people management.