The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director: Translation and Editorial Services (IsiNdebele) at the National Office in Pretoria. This role requires an NQF Level 6 qualification in Communication or Linguistics, at least 3 years of translation experience, and proficiency in IsiNdebele. Key responsibilities include overseeing translation functions, editing bills, and managing terminology development. The salary range is R468,459 – R551,823 per annum, with a closing date of 17 June 2025. Applications must include a completed Z83 form and a detailed CV. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSLATION AND EDITORIAL SERVICES: ISINDEBELE
REFNO: 25/62/SLA This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply
SALARY: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE: National Office, Pretoria
CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate qualification (NQF level 6) in Communication or Linguistics as recognized by SAQA; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a translation services work environment; Language requirement: Major in IsiNdebele; Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service statutory frameworks: Financial Management and regulatory framework/ guidelines, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act and Government initiatives and decisions; Understanding of Code of Conduct; Knowledge of Departmental interpretation and application of policies and Administration of office.
Skills and Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Applied technology; Budgeting and financial management; Communication and information management; Continuous improvement; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Diversity management; Impact and influence; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Project management; Team leadership..
DUTIES:
Key Performance Areas: Oversee the translation function; Edit translated bills; Manage terminology development; Manage human, finance and other resources..
ENQUIRIES: Mr M. Mokoena Tel No: (012) 744 2026
APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post..
NOTE:
The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.
Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified.
It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment.
A preentry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions.
Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance.
Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted.
The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer.
In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target.
ERRATUM: Kindly note the position advertised as Tate Accountant: Taxation with Ref No: 25/58/FMS, in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 23 May 2025, with a closing date of 09 June 2025, has been amended to reflect the correct title.
The correct post name is State Accountant: Taxation.
We apologies for the inconvenience caused..
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