Interpreter - English / Afrikaans N000965 and N001535
Listing reference: nwu_002316
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 16 January 2024
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: DVC TEACHING AND LEARNING
DEPARTMENT: LANGUAGE DIRECTORATE
POSITION NUMBER: N000965 AND N001535
POSITION: INTERPRETER – ENGLISH / AFRIKAANS
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of this position is to provide efficient work regarding all Setswana translations and interpreting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Promoting Setswana in particular and African languages generally by translation, interpreting, editing and language advisory services in Setswana.
2. Providing quality Setswana Translation, interpreting, editing services.
3. Setswana Terminology Development.
4. Editing of Setswana documents.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Setswana or African Language or Translations or Linguistics or Interpreting.
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Educational Interpreter and in managing client-service relationships.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Accreditation with the South African Translators' Institute (SATI).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge and experience of translation from English to Setswana.
· Knowledge and experience of translation from Setswana to English.
· Knowledge and experience of editing Setswana documents.
· Knowledge of editing English Documents.
· Knowledge and experience of interpreting from English into Setswana.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Competency in Setswana.
· Competency in English.
· Knowledge and experience in translation, interpreting and editing.
· Good interpersonal relationships.
· Effective time management.
EMUNERATION:
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.
