The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for early childhood development, primary and secondary school education in the province. Our primary objectives are to improve the language and mathematics skills of learners; to improve matric results; and improve access to quality education in poor communities.
Language Practitioner: Editorial and Language Service
National Senior Certificate, or equivalent and a 3-year post-school qualification (NQF 6) in communication and translation studies, linguistics or related studies. 1 – 2 years’ relevant experience.
DUTIES :
Provide language and translation services to the Department: Provide inputinto the development and implementation of necessary policies and procedures with regard to departmental language services. Translate and edit documents in the official languages. Liaise with Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) for outsourced translation of documents. Quality-check all documents and products managed by the unit. Perform administrative tasks eg. record keeping. Participate in the development of standard terminology for the Department: Provide language advisory services to the Department. Develop and record terminology. Compile and maintain databases relating to language matters. Compile lists of terms requiring standardization during the translation process. Participate in the Terminology Forum to develop proposed standardised terms.
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