UNISA is hiring Language Practitioners

UNISA is inviting applications for the position of Language Practitioners on an independent contract basis (not full-time). The roles involve editing, translating, and proofreading study material, research articles, glossaries, abstracts, and official institutional documents in South Africa’s official languages.

Closing Date: 28 October 2024.

Below are the details for different language specializations:

Language Practitioners: Afrikaans

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in:
    • Language Practice
    • Applied Language Study
    • Applied Linguistics
    • Linguistics Degree/National Diploma majoring in Translation and Language Editing (in Afrikaans and English)

Language Practitioners: English

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in:
    • Language Practice
    • Applied Language Study
    • Applied Linguistics
    • Linguistics Degree/National Diploma majoring in Language Editing (English)

Language Practitioners: Editing and Translation (for African Languages)

Languages include:

• IsiNdebele
• IsiXhosa
• IsiZulu
• Sesotho sa Leboa
• Setswana
• South Sotho
• Siswati
• Tshivenda
• Xitsonga
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in:
    • Language Practice
    • Applied Language Study
    • Applied Linguistics
    • Linguistics Degree/National Diploma majoring in Translation and Language Editing (in the language of specialization and English)

For more information, visit the official UNISA job portal: UNISA Jobs and Careers.