Intern: Sign Language Interpreter (4 Positions) (Contract Appointment :1 Year) Job ID: 6006 at University of the Free State

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• A copy of your academic record.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Shadow an experienced South African Sign Language Interpreter to gain exposure to educational interpreting.
• Attend South African Sign Language Interpreter meetings on campus to get on board with terminology and the role of educational South African Sign Language Interpreters.
• Enter into a mentorship agreement with an advanced educational South African Sign Language Interpreter.
• Meet with a mentor on a weekly/biweekly basis to discuss questions regarding shadowing.
• Work in a team with an advanced South African Sign Language Interpreter after shadowing.
• Participate in quality control of the South African Sign Language Interpreter service.
• Attend terminology development workshops to gain exposure to how terminology is developed.
• Vocabulary collection and terminology development.

Inherent requirements:

• An Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 7 in South African Sign Language or a Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 with South African Sign Language as a module up to 3rd-year level (attach academic record).
• Three (3) years of conversational South African Sign Language experience.

Recommendations 

• Honours/Postgraduate Diploma on NQF Level 8 in South African Sign Language (SASL).
• Basic understanding of SASL interpreting/ interpreting environment.
• Working understanding of Deaf culture.
• Working understanding of the interpreters’ code of ethics.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.