Assistant Director: Terminology Coordination (Afrikaans) | Pretoria
Kone Staffing Solutions · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
A government focused role for a language professional who loves working with Afrikaans and English terminology. You will manage technical terminology projects, maintain the National Term Bank, and help shape terminology policy. This fixed term position based in Pretoria is perfect for someone with a language or linguistics background who wants to make a real impact in South African government communication.
About the role
Kone Staffing Solutions is looking for an Assistant Director for Terminology Coordination with a strong Afrikaans language background. In this role you will be at the heart of a multilingual technical terminology service within a government department.
Your days will involve developing source and target texts, compiling front and back matter, running terminology projects, and working closely with stakeholders. You will also help develop national terminology policy, manage the Terminology Management System and National Terminology Register, and conduct terminology research.
Part of the job includes training others on terminology management principles, recording minutes, and handling translation oriented terminography. It is a varied role that blends language expertise, project coordination and policy work.
Requirements
- Senior Certificate, Matric or Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- A minimum three year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) recognised by SAQA in Language Practice, Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies, or a BA or BEd with a major in a relevant source language qualification
- 2 to 3 years relevant experience, with at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner in a terminological or lexicographical environment
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and relevant prescripts
- Knowledge of terminological and lexicographical principles
- Understanding of language policies and procedures
- Knowledge of a 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 analytical abilities
- Presentation skills
- Good communication and interpersonal relations
Responsibilities
- Render a multilingual technical terminology service through source and target text development
- Compile front and back matter for terminology publications
- Manage terminology projects from start to finish
- Collaborate with stakeholders on terminology matters
- Contribute to the development of national terminology policy and its implementation
- Publish and disseminate terminology lists
- Record minutes during meetings
- Conduct translation oriented terminography and terminology research
- Manage the Terminology Management System (TMS)
- Manage the National Terminology Register and National Term Bank
- Conduct training on principles of terminology management
Job details
- Organisation
- Kone Staffing Solutions
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Government & Public Sector
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is all about language and structure, so let your application show both. Make sure your CV clearly states your Afrikaans and English language skills, along with any terminology or lexicography experience you have. Mention specific projects where you managed terminology lists, worked with a TMS or conducted research.
If you have a portfolio of terminology work or publications, even better. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you approach terminology research and how you would manage a terminology project from start to finish.
Government roles value knowledge of policies and regulations, so brush up on the Public Service Regulations and language policies. Also, since the role involves training others, think about how you would explain terminology principles simply and clearly.
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