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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT 
 
CLOSING DATE : 01 February 2021 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
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CHIEF LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER (ENGLISH AND AFRIKAANS): TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICES REF NO: CAS 35/2020 
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) or higher qualification; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience. Recommendation: Editing and translation of documents; Procurement and Tendering procedures. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Procurement and tender administration; Human resource management; Financial Management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. Problem solving and solution driven.
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DUTIES : Responsible for ensuring the provision of translation, editing and interpreting services: Provide input into policy and procedures with regard to provincial language services; Implement the necessary policy and procedures with regard to provincial language services; Render language advisory services; Translate documents in the official languages; Edit documents; Render provincial interpreting services; Liaise with freelance language practitioners; Quality check all documents and products managed by the unit, including work of freelance practitioners; Develop and record terminology; Compile and maintain databases relating to language services rendered; Perform administrative tasks e.g. Record keeping; Develop processes and procedures related to the core function, including quality assurance. Financial administration: Ensure that procurement prescripts is applied regarding the language services function; Align expenditure to the cash flow; Human resource management: Monitor workflow of the unit; Performance management; Supervise, direct and support staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms G. Abdullatief at Tel No: (021) 403 0073/9850 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER (ISIXHOSA): TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICES REF NO: CAS 34/2020 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant work experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of editing and translation of documents; Well versed in English and IsiXhosa. Competencies: Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render language advisory services; Translate documents in the official languages; Edit documents; Facilitate provision of interpreting services; Develop and record terminology; Compile and maintain databases relating to language matters; Perform administrative tasks. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms G. Abdullatief at Tel No: (021) 403 0073/9850 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co