Language Practitioner: Setswana (N000964) at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The purpose of this position is to provide efficient work regarding all Setswana translations and interpreting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promoting Setswana in particular and African languages generally by translation, interpreting, editing and language advisory services in Setswana
• Enhancing the quality of education and communication of the NWU by utilising the language support services in Setswana throughout the NWU. It is done by Translation, interpreting, editing and language advisory services provided to support services and academic articulations, thus enhancing the quality of education: translation and editing of study guides, daily operational and secretarial documentation, staff communications, inter-and intranet texts, etc.; interpreting in all internal and external spheres of the institution.

Providing quality Setswana Translation, interpreting, editing services 

• Offering Translation, interpreting, editing and language advisory services to support services and academic articulations. 

Setswana Terminology Development

• Terminology harvesting.
• Translating and editing translated terminology lists of identified modules to promote African languages.

Editing of Setswana Documents 

• Consistently performing editorial tasks, enhancing the quality of communication by correct spelling, grammar, vocabulary, register, style, etc.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Setswana, African Language, Translations, Linguistics, and Interpreting (NQF Level 7). 
• Accreditation by the SA Translators' Institute (SATI) in one of the language practice fields for which SATI accreditations are offered, namely translation, interpreting, text editing or terminography.
• A minimum of two (2) years working experience on language matters in an academic environment.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience and knowledge of translation from English to Setswana.
• Knowledge of translation from Setswana to English.
• Knowledge of editing Setswana documents.
• Knowledge of interpreting from English into Setswana.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Competency in Setswana.
• Competency in English.
• Knowledge in translation, interpreting and editing.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Effective time management.

CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2026