Professional OfficerL Language Practitioner (Afrikaans)

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

14.08.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

CS 113/26 Exte

SALARY

Basic: R558 042 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)

• 2 - 5 years’ experience in technical and legal translation
• Computer literacy: 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.