We are searching for a detail-oriented Linguist/Language Practice to join our team. The linguist’s responsibilities include completing all tasks allocated by the client, which may include completing interpretations of spoken and written language, analysing texts, audio, and visual recordings, as well as conducting research and interviews. They must know the S’pitori language and their English must be fluent deliver presentations if required.

To be successful as a Linguist, you should have keen observational powers and be acutely aware of how language and culture intersect. Outstanding candidates understand how language is affected by culture, race, religion, and economic factors, and they are also able to identify patterns and process data. If this is you, then you will be able to join our at Zamaphuti Publishers, based in Pretoria.

Minimum requirements:

• Linguist/Language Practice essential
• Minimum 0 – 2 years’ relevant experience in the Linguistic field required
• Experience and knowledge of the Pitori & English language essential
• Microsoft/Computer experience required

Responsibilities:

• Understanding job or client specifications and completing all language translations, interpretations, analyses, and research accordingly.
• Transcribing English language to S’pitori language.
• Identifying and making sense of language patterns.
• Completing accurate transcriptions of audio recordings and tabulating data.
• Analysing documents and texts and translating complex information into simple language.
• Studying languages, cultures, and societies in order to draft national and school language policies.
• Collaborating with other Linguists and discovering and documenting the origins of words and the authenticity of texts.
• Providing translation and interpretation services to the government, military, and other private and public sectors.
• Keeping abreast of new research and developments that influence language.
• Attending conferences, lectures, and workshops to expand your skillset and professional networks.

Linguist Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in linguistics, or a related.
• Additional language courses are recommended.
• Proficiency in two or more languages.
• Practical experience with translation and transcription, as well as MS Office.
• Superb language fluency.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and active listening skills.
• A passion for language and lifelong learning.

By Submitting your personal and employment information and application you hereby confirm:

• That you have read and understood our POPI Policy.
• That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching and will notify us in writing should you wish to remove your personal information from our database.
• Should suitable opportunities arise we will contact you and request your consent to submit your CV to a specific client for a specific purpose.
• That the information you have provided to us is true, correct and up to date.

CV’s can be sent to recruitment@zamaphuti.co.za or Apply at www.zamaphuti.co.za/career/