Assistant Director: Translation And Editing-Siswati

Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Language Studies, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies majoring in the relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in the translating environment; Knowledge of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of relevant language policies and prescripts; Knowledge of translation/ editing/language administration; Excellent command of at least two official languages including English; Strong editing, proofreading, and writing skills; Good communication interpersonal relations; Ability to translate and edit text electronically.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to promote access to information by providing translation and editing services; Translating official documents from English into Siswati and vice versa; Receive and review official documents for translation requirements; Study, analyse and excerpt problematic terms from source documents; Translate documents from English into Siswati; Translate documents from Siswati into English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into Siswati; Editing official documents written in Siswati; Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents; Proofreading final versions of official documents translated into Siswati; Ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Performing quality checks on all documents before final approval; Conduct rese

Enquiries

Ms M Gaffane Tel No: (012) 441 3256

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