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Language Practitioners (5 Posts)

Reference: Afrikaans - Interpreting Unit (Ref: LC/2871/2017) Afrikaans - Translation Unit (Ref: LC/1594/2017) Siswati - Reporting Unit (Ref: LC/1547/2017) IsiXhosa - Interpreting Unit (Ref: LC/2537/2017) Sign Language - Interpreting Unit (Ref: LC/2770/2017)
Package: 447298
Position Type: Permanent
Closing date: 4th August 2017

Parliament is elected to represent the people, ensure government by the people under the Constitution and to represent the provinces under the national sphere of government.

LANGUAGE SERVICES SECTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing reporting (Hansard), translations and/or interpreting services.

Key Performance Areas Include:
  • Checking 
  • Reporting 
  • Interpreting 
  • Proofreading 
  • Terminology development 
  • Mentoring.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, a relevant Degree or Diploma and 3 years’ relevant experience.
Skills Requirements:
  • Proficiency in English and the language of the post applied for 
  • Sound communication skills (oral and written) 
  • Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Outlook and Ms Excel) 
  • Willingness to work long hours 
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure in executing the responsibilities of the post.
CLOSING DATE: 04 August 2017 at 16h30.

Successful candidates must sign a performance agreement annually.

Remuneration comprises a cost-to-company package, which incorporates all the large-company benefits. The Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance contract.

Forward your covering letter and CV (not Z83), containing full personal and career details, certified copies of qualifications, ID and three contactable employment referees, via e-mail to: recruitmentcoreb@parliament.gov.za (quoting the post title and reference number in the subject line).

PLEASE NOTE: The name and reference number of the post/s applied for must always be clearly indicated in all correspondence. Candidates who do not submit the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a positive security clearance by the South African Police Services and /or State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship and qualification checks and competency-based assessments.

Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within two months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be with the interviewed candidates.