Setswana-English Language Practitioner

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REFERENCE # : 50004713

R 717 819 CTC Per Annum

Reporting to: Deputy Hansard Editor
Purpose:
To translate all applicable documents from Setswana into English and from English into
Setswana, provide interpreting for all proceedings of the House and applicable Committee
work. To gather terminology in the above languages. To assist in developing the legislature’s
capacity to work with languages other than those mentioned above. To sub-edit and index
the Hansard, Committee transcripts, transcripts of proceedings of the administration, the
Annual Report, the Citizens version of the Annual Report, and any other document as shall
be designated. To coordinate the language function in rotation with other colleagues.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
KPA 1: TRANSLATION

• Receive requests for translation from the Hansard Deputy Editor.
• Record requisition and deadline in the register.
• Assess document and the translation brief.
• Understand what the document to be translated is all about.
• Establish target audience and purpose of translation.
• Advise the Hansard Deputy Editor/client on the approach to be followed.
• Check background information for clarity.
• Translate information from one language to another.
• Draw up a list of new terms, existing and non-existing equivalents.
• Editing and proofreading translations.

KPA 2: Interpreting

• Provide interpreting from Setswana into English and vice versa for sittings of the
  House, committee meetings and any activity as shall be determined by the client.
• Draw up a list of interpreting challenges.
• Establish date, time and venue for the service.
• Establish target audience prior to the event.
• Establish type of presentations to be used (this would include topics or subjects that
  are going to be discussed, if possible).
• Get supporting documents and information from relevant coordinators.

KPA 3: TERMINOLOGY GATHERING

• Excerpt terms from official documents of the legislature, and from the speeches
  being interpreted.
• Draw up a list of those excerpted terms with their equivalents.
• Group terms according to a specific subject area and alphabetically.

KPA 4: Editing and Proof-Reading

• Provide editing and proofreading services for transcripts of speeches of the House,
  committees and other documents.
• Draw up a list of uncommon words, phrases, abbreviations worth noting for editorial
  meetings.

KPA 5: Transcribing

• Where required, transcribe Setswana/English speeches.

KPA 6: Administration

• General day-to-day administration.
• Collate and distribute draft speeches after each sitting.
• Handle translation, interpreting requests and provide solutions.
• Give monthly performance statistics to the Hansard Language Coordinator.

KPA 7: Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients/Hansard Deputy Editor on translations or interpreting required.
• Advise clients/Hansard Deputy Editor on translation or interpreting matters.
• Produce translations and interpreting of high quality and professional standards.
• Liaise with subject specialists/linguists/terminologists
• Liaise with institutions such as National Parliament, provincial departments, national
  departments, and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), the National
  Language Bodies, National Language Service, lexicographical units and other
  relevant bodies

COMPETENCIES

• Computer literate
• Social media literate
• Translation and interpreting
• Terminology gathering
• Editing and proofreading

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Language legislation and other legislation
• Multilingual skills – be able to distinguish between different dialects of the same
  language
• Good interpersonal skills, work well as a team, ability to work unsupervised
• Leadership
• Communication
• Knowledge of different languages
• Speed reading
• Ability to distinguish between different accents of languages
• Editing practices
• Proof reading
• Social media

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of a three-year B degree or equivalent in language practice or
  linguistics in the areas of translation and interpreting.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a translator and interpreter in Setswana-English
  and English-Setswana, in a highly pressured environment is required.
• Preferable 1 year experience in Public Service/Parliament/Legislative Sector

Closing date for applications: 03 September 2026

NB: The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is committed to the achievement and
maintenance of employment equity and diversity especially in respect of race, gender
and disability. People with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Appointment will be made subject to completion of background/reference checks.
Potential candidates for the post may be subjected to security vetting and screening
by State Security Agency, and appointment to the post be determined based on the
results from such screening and vetting. The Provincial Secretary of Gauteng
Legislature reserves the right to approve or decline the appointment. If you do not
receive any response from us within six weeks of the closing date, please consider
your application as unsuccessful.

This is a readvertisement. Candidates who had applied before need not reapply
for this position.

To apply for this position, submit your cv to Hrrecruitment1@gpl.gov.za with your
certified supporting documents (i.e. ID, certified Copy of qualifications with at
least two contactable references).

Always quote the position reference number on the subject line – applications
without a position reference number will not be considered.

Applicants must refer inquiries pertaining to the advertisement to the Talent
Attraction Specialist on the following email: TMkhungo@gpl.gov.za

We wish you all the best with your applications