Interpreter - Sesotho N000700
Listing reference: nwu_002315
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (VANDERBIJLPARK CAMPUS)
DIVISION: DVC TEACHING AND LEARNING
DEPARTMENT: LANGUAGE DIRECTORATE
POSITION NUMBER: N000700
POSITION: INTERPRETER - SESOTHO
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Educational interpreting and related tasks
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Providing a professional interpreting and translation service
2. Fulfilling interpreting service-related administrative duties
3. Establishing and maintaining good relations with colleagues, lecturers, and students, as well as a good client-oriented work ethic
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in any field of study.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an educational interpreter.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing client-service relationships.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Membership with the South African Translators' Institute (SATI).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Must pass or have already passed the NWU interpreting test.
· Computer literacy in MS Office.
· Good problem-solving skills and a client-service orientation – advanced.
· The ability to function effectively in a dynamic team.
· The ability to take the lead, make decisions and work under pressure.
· The ability to work innovatively, in a problem-solving way, critically, result-oriented, independently, responsibly and purposefully.
· The ability to work abnormal hours according to the relevant timetable.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Physically healthy and strong.
· Planning skills and the ability to think and act proactively.
· Willingness to learn further interpreting-related skills.
· Professional appearance and preparedness to adhere to a dress code.
· Motor vehicle driver’s license.
· 24 hour communication availability.
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Keaobaka Seshoka, Tel: 018 299 4700
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2024
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
