Deadline: 31 August 2011
Applications are invited from interested parties for the filling of vacant posts in the Limpopo Legislature:
HANSARD & LANGUAGE SERVICES
CONTROL EDITOR: AFRIKAANS (RefEF. LL03/07/11)
CONTROL EDITOR: ISINDEBELE (RefEF. LL04/07/11)
Basic salary: R326 475 per annum
Requirements: • Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a language-related field • At least 3 years' experience in the relevant field • Proficiency in Afrikaans or Isindebele and a good command of English • Advanced translation and interpreting skills.
Competencies: • Ability to edit and proofread translations and transcripts of proceedings of the House • High-level linguistic skills • Knowledge of legislative processes, parliamentary policies and proceedings • Supervisory and leadership skills • Operational planning and project management skills • Computer literacy • Ability to work under pressure • Willingness to work long hours.
Duties: • Edit and proofread translations and transcripts of proceedings of the House • Determine the availability of Language Practitioners to provide interpreting services • Facilitate and coordinate language-related research and terminology acquisition/development • Liaise with colleagues in cases of uncertainty regarding linguistic, textual or terminology consistency • Handle queries and requests from clients and other structures • Ensure staff adherence to in-house style • Allocate and distribute work to Language Practitioners and monitor quality of work produced • Conduct performance assessment of staff • Perform other administrative duties as and when required.
Applications should be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by certified copies of relevant qualifications, together with full particulars of the applicant's Identity Documents and an updated CV. No faxed, e-mailed or late applications will be accepted or considered.
Applications should be forwarded to: The Divisional Manager: HRM and Labour Relations, Limpopo Legislature, Private Bag X9309, Polokwane 0700.
It will be expected of short-listed candidates to be available for interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Limpopo Legislature.
Enquiries: Mrs RF Tladi, tel. (015) 633-5071/8137.
NB: The Limpopo Legislature is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (gender, race and disability) through the filling of these positions/vacancies. Persons with disabilities are welcome to apply and an indication in this regard on the application form will be appreciated.
If you have not been contacted within 2 months of the closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: call (015) 633-5071/8137
For submissions: The Divisional Manager: HRM and Labour Relations, Limpopo Legislature, Private Bag X9309, Polokwane 0700
Website: http://www.limpopoleg.gov.za