Lexicographer M000220 at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dictionary Development:

• Development of Setswana dictionaries and Lemmatization.

Editorial Work:

• Review existing definitions in strict accordance with previously agreed protocols and editing of dictionary work, lexicography and terminology development.

Marketing:

• Implement the marketing policy and strategy.

Research:

• Identify new words that are in common usage for inclusion in the dictionary.

Recording and keeping database of lemmas:

• Monitors and record uses of language and use databases to interrogate a wide range of evidence.

OHS (Occupational Health and Safety):

• Reporting any type of risk immediately.
• Adherence to safety.
• Access control in office and building(s).

Minimum requirements

• A BA degree (NQF Level 7) in African Languages/Language Practice/ Linguistics or Communications with specialisation in Setswana and Language Practice.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience and or the ability to develop and coin terms and defining lemmas in the areas of Setswana and English - desirable.

CLOSING DATE:  15 May 2026