The South African Police Service is a people-oriented service. It is a service for the community by the community with the emphasis on the fundamental rights of all the peoples of South Africa. The rationale is based on the needs of people and the flexibility of policing, which is the basis for community policing.
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Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12);
Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English;
Must be a South African citizen;
Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending;
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening;
Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence
Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service;
Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage.
Additional requirements:
A three (3) year Diploma / Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Language Practice / Bachelor of Arts (Language Practice) / Communication Science or other related field of study, with four (4) years relevant experience in the field of post of which three (3) should be on supervisory level.
Core Functions:
Ensure proofreading, editing and translation of documents in official languages (must be fluent in English);
Render language advisory services;
Create a variety of instructional techniques and literacy materials consistent with reading, conversation and vocabulary to the DPCI standards;
Organise large amounts of information into a coherent, meaningful format in a timely manner; \Proficiency in translation software tools;
Develop and record terminology;
Ensure the compilation and maintenance of databases relating to language section;
Impeccable verbal and written comprehension, communication and listening skills;
Overseeing conformation to- and applying standards for information security, as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Protection of Information Act;
Manage and utilize all resources (human, physical and financial) allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.