ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSLATION AND EDITING (X3 POSTS)

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; Good communication interpersonal relations; Planning and organising skills; Computer literacy; Research skills.

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.

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.

Please create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credentials. Once registration is complete, log in to the system and you will be directed to the “Welcome Page”. From the Welcome Page, you may browse all vacant positions opportunities listed below. Applicants are strongly advised to complete all information required for the electronic Z83 form on the system before applying for any position. The Z83 form has been adopted into the system, and applications cannot be processed unless all mandatory fields are completed. After completing your profile and Z83 information, you may apply for any relevant advertised position through the system. Ensure that your application is fully completed and submitted before the closing date, as incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Once submitted, the system will provide a confirmation message indicating that your application has been successfully received. The e- Recruitment portal is also accessible via smartphones and other mobile devices. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, Driver’s licence (where required) and qualifications on or before the interview. Should you be in possession of any foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA); Applicants must be South African citizens. Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by DSAC. The applicant should make own arrangement for access to internet connectivity and equipment for this purpose. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are shortlisted. The appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. We encourage all applicants to declare any criminal and/or negative credit records. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its Employment Equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes, thus withdrawing this advert by notice on its communication channels. Prior to appointment for SMS post, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by the DPSA, which is an online course endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/.If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/82