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.