South African Sign Language Interpreter (AD09) at University of the Witwatersrand

Main Purpose:

• Support Deaf students by providing South African Sign Language interpreting services during lectures and relevant events/meetings. Additional duties include conversion of lecture content into an accessible format for D/deaf and print-impaired students (This includes students with visual impairments and dyslexia).

Brief Description        
Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret lectures/tutorials/meetings, etc. for D/deaf students
• Education and Awareness drives to broaden the knowledge of the Wits community about students with disabilities
• Assist with the conversion of study material into an accessible format for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and print-impaired students
• Co-ordination of contracted-in SASLI
• Communication and contact with:
• Applicants with disability to offer assistance
• Current Deaf/deaf students

Requirements: 

Education:

• Bachelor's degree- NQF7 in a related field
• Recognised Sign Language Interpreting training that is comprehensive for higher education interpretation

Experience: 

• At least 3 years of interpreting experience

Skills:

• Empathetic and able to work with Deaf and all other students with disabilities 
• Understand Deaf culture
• Credibility with Deaf people
• Ability to behave ethically and maintain confidentiality
• Professional communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills. 
• Proficiency in English

Closing date:  29 August 2025