Language Practitioner at Eastern Cape Office of the Premier

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with NQF Level 6/7 (National Diploma/Degree) as recognised by SAQA in Linguistics, Languages (English and Xhosa), Language practice, Editing and Translation, Communication and or Journalism.
• 3 years’ experience in editing and translation in English and Xhosa and relevant experience in the similar environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver’s license

Duties

• Provide inputs on the units’ procedure, standards and plans, processes and guidelines. Responsible for ensuring the provision of translation, editing, proofreading and interpreting services: Provide input into policy and procedures regarding provincial language service; Implement the necessary policy and procedures regarding provincial language service. Render language advisory services, Provide inputs and promote usage of the style guide according to latest language practices.
• Translate Bills and other legal documents , and  translate general documents  in the official languages while maintaining legal meaning and intent; edit documents to ensure consistency, grammatical accuracy, and compliance with legal terminology and standards;  render provincial interpreting services; liaise with freelance language practitioners; quality check all documents and products produced  by the unit, including work of freelance practitioners; develop and record terminology; compile and maintain database relating to language services rendered; perform administrative tasks e.g. Record keeping;  develop processes and procedures related to the core function, including quality assurance. Maintain the Gazette Office / Library, filing gazettes, searching for Gazettes as and when required. 
• Financial administration. Ensure that procurement prescripts are applied regarding the language services function; Align expenditure to the cash flow. Human Resources management: Monitor workflow of the unit; Supervise, direct and support staff, where necessary.