Educational Interpreter_Setswana N000830
Listing reference: nwu_001931
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 21 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Office Support
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DVC TEACHING AND LEARNING
DIVISION: LANGUAGE DIRECTORATE
VACANCY: EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER_SETSWANA
POSITION NUMBER: N000830
PEROMNES: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Educational interpreting & related tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing a professional interpreting and translation service.
- Fulfilling interpreting service-related administrative duties.
- Establishing and maintaining good relations with colleagues, lecturers, and students, as well as a good client-oriented work ethic.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant Degree in Setswana, African Languages, interpreting, Linguistics, Terminology development / Language Practice (NQF level 7) or related degree plus experience in educational interpreting from Setswana to English and from English to Setswana.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ work experience as an Educational Interpreter and in managing client-service relationships.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Professional accreditation with SA Translators' Institute (SATI).
- Membership with SA Translators' Institute (SATI).
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- 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.
- Motor vehicle driver’s licence.
KEY 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.
- 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 REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Keaobaka Seshoka, Tel No: 018 299-4700
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Rabs Diratsagae, Tel No: 018 299-4797
CLOSING DATE: 21 August 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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.
