Section Commander: Language Services (Colonel) needed at South African Police Service

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• Be proficient in at least two (2) official languages, of which one (1) must be English; 
• Must be a South African citizen; 
• Must have no previous criminal/departmental convictions or criminal or departmental cases pending; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence 
• Must not have tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage. 

Additional requirements: 

• A three (3) year Diploma / Degree (SAQA accredited on NQF level 6 or higher) in Language Practice / Bachelor of Arts (Language Practice) / Communication Science or other related field of study, with four (4) years relevant experience in the field of post of which three (3) should be on supervisory level. 

Core Functions: 

• Ensure proofreading, editing and translation of documents in official languages (must be fluent in English); 
• Render language advisory services; 
• Create a variety of instructional techniques and literacy materials consistent with reading, conversation and vocabulary to the DPCI standards; 
• Organise large amounts of information into a coherent, meaningful format in a timely manner; Proficiency in translation software tools; 
• Develop and record terminology; 
• Ensure the compilation and maintenance of databases relating to language section; 
• Impeccable verbal and written comprehension, communication and listening skills; 
• Overseeing conformation to- and applying standards for information security, as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and Protection of Information Act; 
• Manage and utilize all resources (human, physical and financial) allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.