Assistant Director: Terminology Coordination-Isixhosa
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary
- R605 742 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 05 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 2+ years
How to apply
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How to apply: 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. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/103, ref DSAC-10/09/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Job description
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 Practice/ Linguistics/ Translation and Interpreting Studies/ BA /BEd with a major in isiXhosa; 2-3 years relevant experience with at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in a terminological or lexicographical environment; Knowledge of Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of terminological and lexicographical principles; Knowledge of relevant prescripts and Regulations; Knowledge and understanding of Language policies and procedures; Knowledge of Terminology Management System; Strong editing, proofreading, and writing skills; Excellent command of at least two official languages (including English); Project Management skills; advanced computer skills; Problem solving and Analysis; Presentation skills; Good Communication and interpersonal relations
Duties:
The purpose of the position is to ensure that a multilingual technical terminology service is rendered in the department through source text development; target text development; compilation of front and back matter; project management; stakeholder collaboration; development of national terminology policy and implementation; publication and dissemination of terminology lists; recording of minutes; translation-oriented terminography; conducting terminology research; management of the Terminology Management System (TMS); management of the National Terminology Register and the National Term Bank; conducting training on principles of terminology management and people management. Collaboration with other language stakeholders and continuous liaison with institutions and members of language communities; Supervise subordinates.
Enquiries: Dr H Machaba Tel No: (012) 441 3251
Reference number: DSAC-10/09/2026