Job Requirements
Grade 12. National Diploma in South African Sign Language Interpreting qualification as recognised by SAQA.), Certificate on SASL Interpreting – Level 2 of Interpreting. Must have at least four (2) years relevant experience in interpretation services. Appropriate linguistic qualification that allows registration with the South African Translators Institute (SATI) as a home for language professionals in South Africa. Competencies: South African Sign Language Interpretation Theory (SASL. Knowledge of Deaf Culture. Candidate must be able to understand and communicate in English and any other 152 dominant language in the province e.g Setswana. Highly proficient and ability to accurately interpret spoken languages in Setswana and English to South African Sign Language and vice versa. Able to accurately and idiomatically turn the message from the source language into the target language without any additions, omissions or other misleading factors that alter the intended meaning of the message from the speaker. Demonstrate excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work independently. Extensive knowledge of SASL interpreting. Code of Ethics or Ethical Code which embodies those values and sets out how interpreters are expected to behave. The candidate must be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel) with basic knowledge of administration work, willingness to work irregular hours and able to work under pressure.
Duties
To provide SASL interpreting services to the Deaf employee. Interpret during meetings, trainings, workshops conferences and events. Doing telephone interpreting. Support and provide SASL interpreting services in the department to the Deaf community. Interpret for the deaf community during the departmental events such as conferences, summits and workshops. Interpreting for the deaf clients during consultation services organised by social workers at respective service points and districts. Interpret for the deaf organisation in the signing of Service Level Agreement and during monitoring meetings. To facilitate and create awareness in the department with the issues regarding SASL interpreting. Create awareness on the proper way of using SASL interpretation services. Give advice to the departmental staff on interpreting process. Perform administrative duties for the special needs directorate.
What is the Salary
R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Location
SONOP Old Age Home
How to Apply
SegoleL@nwpg.gov.za
Apply Before:
30 January 2026
ReferenceNo:
SD/1/23/25/I
Additional Information