Job Requirements
Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. An Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA specialisation in Languages/ Information Technology/ Human Language Technology/ Applied Linguistics or any relevant Language/Technology qualification; Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government; 5 years of experience at a Middle/ Senior Managerial level in project management dealing with language technology, computational linguistics or any relevant environment. Project Management Certificate; Knowledge and understanding of human language technologies (machine translation, speech recognition, corpus development, etc.); Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act and relevant Regulations; Use of Official Languages Act, PanSALB Act, etc. Knowledge and understanding of language policies, ICT policies, digital transformation strategies and procedures; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Strategic capability and leadership; Planning and organising skills; Quality and action orientation; People management and empowerment.
Duties
The purpose of this post is to manage and promote access to service, information and modernisation of South African languages through the coordination and facilitation of Human Language Technologies (HLT) projects and activities; Monitor and Evaluate Human Language Technology projects; Monitor and evaluate the impact of HLT initiatives on language development and access to information; Initiate projects and create partnerships for Human Language Technology projects such as development of translation memory, terminology management tools, speech data technology, etc; Intervene and engage with project managers to address project challenges and risks; Supervise evaluation processes of project outputs/deliverables; Develop and maintain Human Language Technology strategies. Provide leadership and guidance in the development and promotion of official languages and implementation of Human Language Technology Strategy; Develop and implement policies, strategies, and frameworks for the use of Human Language Technologies in government and society; Align HLT initiatives with National Language policies, the Use of Official Languages Act, and the National Development Plan; Provide expert advice to the Department and other Government Entities on HLT solutions to ensure they address the needs of 79 persons with disabilities Identify areas of most urgent needs for Human Language Technology projects; Drive the process of locating Human Language Technology within broader Information Society; Manage Human Language Technology engagement with relevant stakeholders including project stakeholders; Build and strengthen partnerships with local and international stakeholders in the technology and language sectors; Negotiate with National and International role players for critical information, permission to access relevant databases, to collect data in the different languages of SA; Monitor Human Language Technology trends locally and internationally.; Collaborate with PanSALB, SADiLaR, research councils, and ICT bodies to mainstream HLT and popularise the concept of HLT industry Manage Subordinates and the Directorate-Reporting in terms of the Performance Management.
What is the Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package, consisting of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Ms L Combrinck Tel No: (012) 441 3144 OTHER POSTS
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-
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