The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 34 127 students, spread across seven faculties over three campuses. https://www.ufs.ac.za/about-the-...
Read more about this company
Senior Assistant Officer: SA Sign Language Interpreters
Provide South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreting for Deaf staff and students as determined by academic schedules, and departments in accordance with the professional and personal needs of Deaf staff and students.
Provide language support (e.g., assisting with written communication and interpreting of documents) in accordance with the needs of Deaf staff and students.
Interpreting in conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Adapt interpreting style and mode (SASL-to-English or English-to-SASL interpreting) based on the specific needs of the deaf/hard of hearing individual and the context
Support students’ full participation in clubs, sports teams, volunteer work, or residence programming by interpreting related activities and meetings.
Work with lecturers, staff and peers to ensure seamless communication support during academic and extracurricular activities.
Provide SASL interpretation at university events such as graduations, open days, career days, academic openings, and other institutional activities were Deaf students, staff, or guests could be involved.
Participate in community service activities by interpreting to the broader Deaf community as capacity allows
Assist with the collection and recording new/existing signs for educational and subject-specific terminology.
Assist with the mentoring and training of SASL interpreters and SASL interpreting interns working within the Academy for Multilingualism when required.
Report to the SASL Coordinator.
Inherent Job Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech degree or Advanced Diploma on NQF Level 7 in the field of South African Sign Language, with a minimum of two (2) years of South African Sign Language Interpreting in higher education teaching and learning
or
Another relevant South African Sign Language qualification than the qualifications stipulated above, with a minimum of six (6) years of South African Sign Language Interpreting in higher education teaching and learning.
Recommendations:
Three (3) years’ relevant experience in higher education teaching and learning contexts
Honours degree on NQF Level eight 8 in the field of South African Sign Language.
Knowledge of participating in South African Sign Language terminology development for various disciplines.
Gmail
Yahoomail