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Assistant Director: Translation and Editing (isiNdebele) REF NO: DSAC-02/10/2026

R 605,742 pa

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is mandated to provide leadership to the sport, arts and culture sector to accelerate its transformation; oversee the development and management of sport, arts and culture in South Africa; legislate on sports participation, on sports infrastructure and on safety; improve South Africa’s international ranking in selected sports through a partnership with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee; preserve, develop, protect and promote the cultural, heritage, linguistic diversity and legacy of South Africa; lead nation-building and social cohesion through social transformation; enhance archives and records management structures and systems, and promote access to information.SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10) CENTRE : Pretoria

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 an isiNdebele Language Practitioner in the translation environment; Successful completion of a departmental isiNdebele translation and editing test; 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; Ability to translate and edit text electronically; Good communication interpersonal relations; Planning and organising skill; Computer literacy; Research skills.

DUTIES :

The purpose of this position is to promote access to information by providing translation and editing services; Translating official documents from English into isiNdebele 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 isiNdebele; Translate documents from isiNdebele into English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into isiNdebele; Editing official documents written in isiNdebele; Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents; Proofreading final versions of official documents translated into isiNdebele; Ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Performing quality checks on all documents before final approval; Conduct research and develop terminology terms; Conduct research and consultation on translation issues; Review and revise existing terminology for clarity and accuracy; Provide administrative support and liaison service; Archiving all translated and edited documents electronically; Reporting on progress; Liaise with stakeholders; Carry out tasks as requested by the supervisor; Assist and give advice to clients on language matters; Supervision of subordinates - Supervise translation activities of subordinates.

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