Job 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 a relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification; 2–3 years relevant experience at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in the translation environment; Successful completion of a departmental translation and editing test in the relevant official language; 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; 82 Good communication interpersonal relations; Planning and organising skills; 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 the relevant official language 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 the relevant official language; Translate documents from the relevant official language into English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Editing official documents written in the relevant official language and editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into the relevant official language; Editing official documents written in [Xitsonga/Sepedi/Isindebele, depending on the position applied for]; Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents; Proofreading final versions of official documents translated into [Xitsonga/Sepedi/Isindebele, depending on the position applied for]; Ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Performing quality checks on all documents before final approval; Conduct research and develop terminology;-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.
What is the Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Location
Pretoria: Xitsonga Ref No: DSAC-14/06/2026 Sepedi Ref No: DSAC-15/06/2026 Isindebele Ref No: DSAC-16/06/2026
How to Apply
Ms PM Gaffane Tel No: (012) 441 3256
Applicants must use this link or QR code below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System. https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
Reference No:
DSAC-14/06/2026
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