Senior Assistant Officer SA Sign Language Interpreters (post level 12) (Contract appointment 2 years) (3 Positions) Academy For Multilingualism (Job ID 6322)

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Duties and responsibilities:

Provide South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreting for Deaf staff and students as determined by academic schedules and departments in accordance with the professional and personal needs of Deaf staff and students.
Provide language support (e.g. assisting with written communication and interpreting of documents) in accordance with the needs of Deaf staff and students.
Interpreting in conferences seminars and workshops.
Adapt interpreting style and mode (SASL-to-English or English-to-SASL interpreting) based on the specific needs of the deaf/hard of hearing individual and the context
Support students full participation in clubs sports teams volunteer work or residence programming by interpreting related activities and meetings.
Work with lecturers staff and peers to ensure seamless communication support during academic and extracurricular activities.
Provide SASL interpretation at university events such as graduations open days career days academic openings and other institutional activities were Deaf students staff or guests could be involved.
Participate in community service activities by interpreting to the broader Deaf community as capacity allows
Assist with the collection and recording new/existing signs for educational and subject-specific terminology.
Assist with the mentoring and training of SASL interpreters and SASL interpreting interns working within the Academy for Multilingualism when required.
Report to the SASL Coordinator.

Inherent Job Requirements:

A Bachelors degree or a B-Tech degree or Advanced Diploma on NQF Level 7 in the field of South African Sign Language with a minimum of two (2) years of South African Sign Language Interpreting in higher education teaching and learning
or
Another relevant South African Sign Language qualification than the qualifications stipulated above with a minimum of six (6) years of South African Sign Language Interpreting in higher education teaching and learning.

Recommendations:

Three (3) years relevant experience in higher education teaching and learning contexts
Honours degree on NQF Level eight 8 in the field of South African Sign Language.
Knowledge of participating in South African Sign Language terminology development for various disciplines.

Key Competencies Required:

Results-Oriented:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:
- The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
- The ability to make decisions through consultation collaboration and working with close supervision.

Required Documents

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Assumption of duties:
01 February 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing date:
29 January 2026

Salary:
The annual remuneration package including benefits is R388 426.59 R487 479.38 per annum depending on the budget available for the position relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email . Additionally kindly contact / 9848 for assistance.

General:
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The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.