Sign Language Practitioner Ref No: SD/ 1/23/25/I at North West: Department Of Human Settlements

REQUIREMENTS :

Grade 12.

• National Diploma in South African Sign Language Interpreting qualification as recognised by SAQA.), Certificate on SASL Interpreting – Level 2 of Interpreting.
• Must have at least four (2) years relevant experience in interpretation services.
• Appropriate linguistic qualification that allows registration with the South African Translators Institute (SATI) as a home for language professionals in South Africa.

Competencies:

• South African Sign Language Interpretation Theory (SASL.
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture.
• Candidate must be able to understand and communicate in English and any other dominant language in the province e.g Setswana.
• Highly proficient and ability to accurately interpret spoken languages in Setswana and English to South African Sign Language and vice versa. Able to accurately and idiomatically turn the message from the source language into the target language without any additions, omissions or other misleading factors that alter the intended meaning of the message from the speaker.
• Demonstrate excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work independently.
• Extensive knowledge of SASL interpreting. Code of Ethics or Ethical Code which embodies those values and sets out how interpreters are expected to behave. The candidate must be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel) with basic knowledge of administration work, willingness to work irregular hours and able to work under pressure.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026, Time (16H00)