Translator and Editor

S1301-001: Translator and Editor (25hpw) (contract)

Department:	Strategic Communication
Type:	Support
Description:	Department Strategic CommunicationTranslator and Editor (post level 10/11) (25hpw) (contract appointment: 1 year) – Ref.: S1301-001 Duties and responsibilities:   Translate and edit prepared text. Write copies. Advise and make recommendations in terms of the correct use of language in Afrikaans and English. Update and distribution of the division’s Style Guide. Keep pace with language development, translations, terms and neologisms. Inherent requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification. Two (2) years’ to three (3) years’ proven experience in translation and editing.Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet. Experience in translation and editing from Afrikaans into English. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University’s parallel-medium and multicultural working environment. Ability to function independently as well as within a team.Excellent writing skills. Ability to work accurate and systematic with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to a high standard of work. Recommendations: Knowledge and work experience in a higher education environment. Membership of a professional body such as the South African Translators’ Institute (SATI). Assumption of duties: As soon as possible Closing date: 25 January 2013 Salary: The salary scale is available on request.  For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3493/9339. General: The University reserves the right not to fill the post.  The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act.  Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.  Applications must be addressed to Human Resources Department, George du Toit Building, University of the Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300 or applications can be submitted at the Human Resources Department, George du Toit Administration building, 2nd floor.  Please note that applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be considered.   All applications must be accompanied by the following: A detailed curriculum vitae An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) Full details of three referees Certified copies of qualifications Certified copy of identity document (ID) A portfolio with examples of at least 4 (four) documents edited and translated from Afrikaans into English. The length of the documents should be no more than 500 words each. Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on the cover letter of your application.  Applications with no reference number will not be considered.  Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.