Job Alert: Senior Language Practitioner – Sepedi [IRC7967]

KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
SENIOR LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER - SEPEDI (IRC7967)

We offer a market and industry competitive total cost-to-company package.

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution that has the power to make laws for the country. Parliament is not just a building, it’s the heart of our democracy where the country’s representatives gather to discuss important issue affecting the people, pass laws meant to promote the public good and promote accountability and transparency in governance.
The two houses that make up Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council of Provinces, each with its own distinct role and functions set out in the Constitution, work together to oversee the promotion of the constitutional values of human dignity, equality, non-racialism and non-sexism, human rights, and freedom.

JOB SUMMARY

The Languages Services provide the mechanism to engage all citizens through the translation of Parliamentary documents, and interpreting services to the Houses during plenaries, Committee proceedings, public hearings, and oversight visits, and a record of parliamentary debates through Hansard reporting for the Houses of Parliament.

Language Services contributes to the strategic goal of meaningful involvement and participation by citizens and all interest groups by ensuring the availability of all official languages during parliamentary proceedings, public hearings, oversight visits, and the consultation process. This includes feedback mechanisms for engagement with the public and interest groups, particularly the marginalised and vulnerable groups.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Hansard Reporting and editing, interpreting, and translation services to Parliament. Also responsible for coaching and mentoring of Language Practitioners and quality assurance and checking of work performed by practitioners and or peers.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

  • Checking and editing
  • Monitoring and evaluating
  • Interpreting
  • Hansard Reporting (Transcribing and Editing, and proof-reading)
  • Translation
  • Coaching and mentoring of Language Practitioners
  • Terminology Development

TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Grade 12/ NQF Level 4 with Sepedi as a major subject plus a Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or related qualification in Languages with applicable majors at NQF Level 7.  Please include qualification transcripts along with your certificates.
  • 5 years of language practitioner experience, having rendered translation, transcribing and interpreting services within a similar environment.

IN ADDITION, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMOSTRATE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB-RELATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge and Skills:

  • High Proficiency in English and at least one other official language
  • Good communication skills, verbal and written skills in English and other official languages
  • Computer literacy
  • Excellent transcribing skills
  • Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting skills
  • Excellent translating, editing and proof-reading skills
  • Knowledge of and experience in the latest language technologies
  • Good planning skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time management skills
  • Keen interest in current affairs
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Meeting tight deadlines
  • Expected to work beyond normal working hours
  • Willingness to work longer hours when needed
  • Required to travel for parliamentary work across the country

A Senior Language Practitioner must:

  • Work independently in executing the responsibilities of the job, across all three business units, with a clear work schedule
  • Work in a conducive work environment
  • Be furnished with appropriate tools of trade in line with professional norms and standards
  • Maintain good working relationships with Managers, supervisors and fellow employees
  • Keep transparent and open communication for team effectiveness and effective support to Houses and Committees

to ensure operational excellence and business continuity

  • Maintain work-life balance for employee wellness

What you will experience working at Parliament:

In return for your hard work, we offer meaningful and engaging work. We are passionate about making a difference. Joining us means you will be tackling exciting challenges and working on innovative projects that have a positive impact on the nation and the world. We are committed to recognising and rewarding your dedication and high performance. We are invested in your growth and development and offer numerous growth-promoting opportunities and resources such as bursary scheme and numerous learning and development opportunities.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive. We value teamwork and believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary results. When you join us, you will become part of a community that is driven by the need to serve the nation. Hard work is not all there is to us. Your well-being is important to us, and we promote work practices that enable a healthy work-life integration, supported by our hybrid work arrangements that combines in-office and remote work.
Our wellness program, including various sporting codes, is designed to promote emotional and physical well-being. In addition to the above, we offer a highly competitive remuneration package.

About Us

Working at the Parliament of South Africa is a unique opportunity like no other. No matter where you are placed in this premier institution, you will be part of a truly remarkable and exceptional team that serves the people of our great country and shapes the course of our nation's history every day. If promoting the public good is what drives you, if you are passionate about shaping a brighter future for the citizens of South Africa, and you are ready to be part of something extraordinary where you can shine and make a real impact on the people of our country, then Parliament is the place to be. If you are also a dynamic individual who values professionalism, openness, integrity, teamwork, accountability, responsiveness and shows mutual respect, we would like to hear from you. Our doors are open, and we are inviting you to become a part of this incredible journey.

This is a permanent position with a 6-month probation period.

To Apply, Please Select the Appropriate Button Below:

Person that has never been employed by Parliament

Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns

CLOSING DATE: 27 January 2026

“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.

PLEASE NOTE that only applications submitted via the i-Recruitment platform will be accepted. All required supporting documentation and information must be provided; incomplete applications will not be processed. Security clearance and qualification verification are mandatory for all appointments. Should you not hear from us within two months (2) from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.