Overview
Professional OfficerL Language Practitioner ((Afrikaans) Jobs in Cape Town at City of Cape Town
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably Qualified
Candidates
CLOSING DATE
08.05.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
CS 54/26 External
SALARY
Basic: R532 737-R635 305 p.a
DEPARTMENT
Exec and Councillor Support
Operations
DIRECTORATE
CORPORATE SERVICES Professional OfficerL Language Practitioner
((Afrikaans)
Requirements
- Relevant three-year tertiary qualification, majoring in Afrikaans or
linguistics, with English at least at first-year university level or a
postgraduate translation diploma (specialising in Afrikaans and
English)
- Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in technical and legal
translation
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft 365
- Understanding of local government terminology
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Key Performance Areas
- Responsible for performing translation tasks and activities, and
coordinate translation and interpreting requests when required
- Conduct research on best practices to ensure translation accuracy
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in language practice
- Conduct editing and proofreading in Afrikaans and English in line
with rules of grammar and style to ensure consistent use of
terminology
- Provide specialised advice to clients on language issues,
terminology, best practice and the City’s Language Policy
- Develop terminology in Afrikaans
- Contribute to in-house language-related guides
- Assist in promoting multilingualism and language awareness in the
City of Cape Town.
How to Apply
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape
Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information
provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for
Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be
required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and
Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,
throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent
employment.
Title: Professional OfficerL Language Practitioner ((Afrikaans)
Company: City of Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
