NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT: CENTRE FOR TEXT TECHNOLOGY POSITION NUMBER: P002385 VACANCY: COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST PEROMNES GRADE: 10 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To assist with research and development of computer software products, and to develop resources relevant to human language technology specifically in the field of human language technology.

·        A bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Computer Systems or relevant qualification in a related field.

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience in natural language processing.

·        A minimum of 2 years' experience in at least one of the following languages: PERL, Python, R, C, C , C#, Java.

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience in in the use of several operating systems, including MS Windows and Linux.

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience in text processing, machine learning, machine translation and relevant software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

 

·        A postgraduate degree in Language Technology or related field.

 

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Computer literacy and the ability to easily master new software.

·        Knowledge of other languages.

·        The ability to prioritise, manage and complete several tasks (i.e. multitasking), and to work and excel under time pressure.

·        The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently. 

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·        Proper organisational abilities.

·        Creative problem-solving capabilities.

·        Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various functionally multilingual environments of the NWU.

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: Mr Jason Neuman on 018 299 1022

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:    Mr Byron Louw on 018 285 2304

CLOSING DATE:                                                                                              16 February 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.