Intern: Sign Language Interpreter

Job Title - Intern: Sign Language Interpreter (4 positions) (contract appointment :1 year) Job ID: 6006 - Organizational Unit - University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Academy for Multi-lingualism - Contract Type - Contract - Occupational Level - Unskilled - Location - Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary) - Closing Date - 16/1/2025 - Description - A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. - Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). - A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). - A copy of your academic record. **Duties and responsibilities**: - Shadow an experienced South African Sign Language Interpreter to gain exposure to educational interpreting. - Attend South African Sign Language Interpreter meetings on campus to get on board with terminology and the role of educational South African Sign Language Interpreters. - Enter into a mentorship agreement with an advanced educational South African Sign Language Interpreter. - Meet with a mentor on a weekly/biweekly basis to discuss questions regarding shadowing. - Work in a team with an advanced South African Sign Language Interpreter after shadowing. - Participate in quality control of the South African Sign Language Interpreter service. - Attend terminology development workshops to gain exposure to how terminology is developed. - Vocabulary collection and terminology development. **Inherent requirements**: - An Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's degree on NQF Level 7 in South African Sign Language or a Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 with South African Sign Language as a module up to 3rd-year level (attach academic record). - Three (3) years of conversational South African Sign Language experience. **Recommendations** - Honours/Postgraduate Diploma on NQF Level 8 in South African Sign Language (SASL). - Basic understanding of SASL interpreting/ interpreting environment. - Working understanding of Deaf culture. - Working understanding of the interpreters’ code of ethics. - The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme. - The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience. - The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS. - The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship. - Competencies **Required competencies**: - **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 focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. - The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work. **- Business Acumen**: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. **- Leading.** - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together. **- Building coalitions** - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. - The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people. **Assumption of duties**: 1 March 2025. **Closing date**: 16 January 2025. **Salary**: The salary is **_R9 100.50_** per month. **Enquiries**: **General**: