ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSLATION AND EDITING-SISWATI

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSAC-11/09/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

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 the relevant language and/or translation, or relevant language qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in the translating environment; 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; Good communication interpersonal relations; Ability to translate and edit text electronically.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to promote access to information by providing translation and editing services; Translating official documents from English into Siswati 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 Siswati; Translate documents from Siswati into English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Editing, checking and proofreading official documents translated into Siswati; Editing official documents written in Siswati; Checking and verifying the accuracy of edited documents; Proofreading final versions of official documents translated into Siswati; Ensuring quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Performing quality checks on all documents before final approval; Conduct research and develop terminology terms; Conduct research and consultation on translation issues; Review and revise existing terminology for clarity and accuracy–Coin and record new terms; 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.

Where to send your application

Applicants must use this link 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.

Enquiries

Ms M Gaffane Tel No: (012) 441 3256

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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