Senior Language Practitioner

Description:

Our Client in the Government Sector has a vacancy for the role of Senior Language Practitioner. This role is part of the Stakeholder Management and Communication Services section and reports to the manager.Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Supervising the operations of the Language UnitEnsuring compliance with language policies and standard operating proceduresTranslating, editing, proofreading and revising official documentsOrganising periodic external assessment of language servicesDeveloping and maintaining knowledge databases, including terminology lists of all three official languages of the provinceProviding language advice, including the development and maintenance of style guides for all three official languages of the province.Essential requirements for the roleApplicants wanting to be considered for the role must have:A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualificationA minimum of five years’ experience in language practiceTechnically proficient and fluent in Afrikaans, English and Xhosa, but at least Afrikaans and EnglishTranslation, editing, proofreading and revision skillsKnowledge of relevant policies and legislationWritten and numerical skillsSupervision and leadership skillsComputer skills (MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)Our client is a fast-paced but compliance-driven organisation. Individuals who thrive in this environment:Display resilience and the ability to cope with pressureDisplay integrity, reliability and well-developed interpersonal skills to interact with individuals across all levels in the business environmentDemonstrate proactive managementDemonstrate problem-analysis and solution-formulation skillsDisplay service orientationDemonstrate excellent attention to detailStrong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to work independently, yet open to guidanceSummary of duties and responsibilitiesSupervision and administrationSupervision of language practitioners, including division of duties, assignment of tasks, guiding and mentoring, leave administration, learning and development and performance managementFacilitation of annual quality assessment of language services by external service providersCompilation and submission of monthly operational statistics, operational plans and procurement plansMaintenance of meticulous records in line with prescribed conventions Language servicesImplementation and monitoring of the Province’s and the WCPP’s language policiesLiaison with relevant stakeholders on language matters (forums, committees, professional language bodies)Coordination and execution of language services, including translation, editing, proofreading and revision, and the provision of guidance for improving written texts where and when requiredAttendance of public hearings on language matters and representation of the WCPP at various forums dealing with language mattersInitiating language projects geared towards language development within the organisation