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Chief Language Practitioner
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: HO140/2025
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Directorate: Communications
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| An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree. |
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| Appropriate experience in translation, editing, proofreading and project management in a public sector communication context. Appropriate experience in minor formatting and language and grammar corrections. Certification in translation, editing and proof reading from a recognised institution or accredited professional body. |
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| Manage the translation, editing and proofreading services of the Language Unit. Oversee project management and workflow for language services. Supervise and support language practitioners within the unit. Ensure alignment with the language policy of the Western Cape Government. Maintain quality standards across all language outputs. Provide strategic support to the DD: Strategic Communication. |
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| Mr D Evans, tel. no. (021) 483- 3080 |
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| Proven ability to manage the delivery of language services, including translation, editing and proofreading. Sound knowledge of language policy implementation within the public service. People management and workflow coordination abilities. Analytical and problem-solving skills. High levels of computer literacy (MS Office / Office365; Adobe InDesign advantageous). Strong interpersonal and project management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Excellent attention to detail. |
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| Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test. This is a readvertisement – previous applicants are encouraged to reapply. |
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| Valid (EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work after hours. |
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Remuneration:
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R 468,459 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
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