Interpreter (REF: COR 15)

Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Salary: R 373 129.02 per annum (Post level T11 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary (NQF Level 6) qualification majoring in language practice /Translation and Interpreting or Linguistics.
• 2-5 Years of relevant experience as a translator/interpreter.
• Computer literate (MS applications).
• Code B driver’s licence.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa (Written and Verbal), including the ability to provide simultaneous and/or consecutive interpreting services
• Good human relations, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• High level of responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle conflict.
• Must be fit and healthy to carry out duties with good eyesight, hearing, and speech ability.
• Must be mentally fit and able to do the work and function effectively in difficult working conditions.
• The incumbent must have a high level of concentration and mental alertness and the ability to cope with stress.
• Fluent in at least 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape, Afrikaans, English or IsiXhosa.

Duties

• Undertake written translations by receiving documents for translation and, using a computer and dictionary, translating into and from Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa.
• Arrange for typing of translated documents; Check documents for typing errors and return for further
• administrative attention and arrange external translation by a service provider if so approved by the Manager.
• Translate municipal documents such as: Reports; Brochures; Letters; Policies; Training material; Official forms and charge sheets; Questionnaires/adverts and notices; Press releases and any other material submitted by any directorate in two of the three official languages of the province.
• Translate recommendations and summaries of items that were served before Council and its Committees.
• Forward translation requests electronically, via e-mail or telephonically.
• Proofread all translations prior to dispatching back to the requestor and typing of translated documents.
• Editing a broad spectrum of documents in isiXhosa and /or English and translating PowerPoint slides for public participation.
• Liaising with PANSALB structures such as the Provincial Language committees.
• Ensure the successful implementation of the municipal language policy by liaising and communicating with other municipalities regarding language issues.
• Perform Interpretation Services by acting as interpreter when required, e.g. at council meetings, council with public gatherings, and disciplinary hearings in order to provide proper interpretation services.
• Arrange committee meetings as assigned and arrange audio recordings of meetings in all meetings.
• Collect agenda items for submission to the committee.
• Obtain outstanding information needed for compilation of agenda items and liaise with departments and bodies.
• Arrange for typing of agendas and scrutinize agendas and submit them to the Senior Administrative Officer.
• Monitor printing and distribution of agendas.
• Assist with specific logistical and procedural requirements associated with Council's meetings and Committee support functions
• Provide information on meeting procedures
• Allocate secretarial resources in accordance with the status and complexity of meetings and submit completed schedules for approval and execution
• Ensure that security measures are in place and that unauthorized persons do not gain access to the recording system, which is located in the Council Chambers for meeting purposes.
• Refer to Council's schedule of meetings and arrange and confirm the venue with due consideration to the number of delegates attending and facilities required.
• Assist with the compilation of Council's annual programme of scheduled meetings
• Provide secretarial support in terms of minute-taking to various
• Committee and Sub Committee meetings. Compile committee agendas and attend meetings.
• Ensure that all supporting information is included with specific items to eliminate any possible confusion
• Responsible for scrutinizing all draft agendas for correctness of language prior to having it signed and distributed
• Circulate notifications, agendas and minutes of previous meetings to members.
• Arrange pre-meeting discussions with stakeholders if required and take necessary steps relating to arranging and preparation of meetings and submit draft minutes to Manager.
• Access and make information available before the meetings to the Chairperson and/or representatives on specific items for discussion, referring to Council's resolutions, reports and correspondence.
• Support with regard to various logistical arrangements. Ensure effective sound recordings of all council meetings.
• Responsible for completion of CD recordings and protection thereof and arrange that committee decisions be conveyed to internal
• departments and sections and arrange discussions to facilitate implementation of decisions when necessary.
• Liaise and consult with supervisor regarding implementation of committees and diarize matters for follow-up and ensure final disposal.
• Arrange for committee items serve at the next approval level, when applicable.
• Obtain quotations in respect of municipal assets and stationery.
• Liaise with service providers with regard to relevant documents, specifications, delivery logistics and site visits.
• Comply with the relevant supply chain management processes in terms of approval, requisitions and order numbers.
• Inform the Manager: Administration of any administrative delay, matter, issue, or issues perceived whilst obtaining quotations.
• Complete all processes, including submission of invoices, and inform the service provider of pay date.
• Ensure that the delivery service of assets obtained is smoothly organized and that assets are barcoded.
• Assist the Manager: Administration with the tender process, seek quotations and requisitions.
• Liaise with the applicable service provider on the requirements and specifications for translations.
• Ensure an effective translation service and receive letters to be responded to
• Obtain relevant information to prepare a written response
• Draft a letter to respond and submit to the supervisor and manager for approval.
• Undertake follow-up, when necessary, in order to ensure that correspondence, as assigned, is duly responded to
• Perform general administrative tasks related to administrative functions to ensure effective translation services
• Liaise with supervisor as necessary to ensure that general administrative tasks are well performed.
• Liaise with the applicable service provider regarding the requirements, specifications and prescriptions with regard to translations.