LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: SIGN LANGUAGE is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Polokwane) | closing date: 10 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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of human resources as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as: Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, (Limpopo Language Policy, White paper on an Integrated National, Disability Strategy, Promotion of Access of Information Act, Public Service Regulations, Bargaining Council Resolutions. Skills: Sign Language Interpreting skills, people management, planning & organizing, time management, strategic planning, policy analysis and development, good communication skills, facilitation skills and coordination skills.
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Languages / Language Practice with specialization in sign language as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Translation field will be an added advantage.
- A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).
- Skills And Knowledge: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts,
Duties
- Provide SASL interpreting services: Interpret spoken language into South African Sign Language (SASL) and vice versa in meetings, departmental events and official engagements, interpret from South African Sign Language (SASL) to voice and from voice to sign language and translate documents, speeches, or audio content into SASL and/or video formats.
- Monitor the implementation of SASL services: Ensure that departments utilise standard SASL interpretating services, attend to queries regarding Sign Language service, advocating for SASL Charter, promote language rights, especially SASL and facilitate the development of systems to ensure access to information by Deaf people.
- Promote development of languages: Participate in languages development, especially SASL, harvest terminology, provide SASL terminology equivalents for specific fields, promote authenticated terminology and promote multilingualism.
- Promote use of languages: Create awareness on SASL and Deaf culture in the Department, render administrative functions in relation to SASL and other Language Services functions, liaise with stakeholders on use of SASL, coordinate and conduct SASL workshops in the Department and create a platform for the expansion of pool of SASL literate employees in the Department.
Enquiries
Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Notes
Applicants will be assisted to apply through the E-recruitment system at The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, 21 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Olympic Towers Applications are hereby invited for filling of vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Notes: Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s license (where required) are only required to be presented on the day of the interview. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction; applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Pre-Entry Assessments: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Practical Exercise (a) All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. (b) The assessment must comprise a formal test to determine a candidate's proficiency in core functions and the technical dimensions specified in the job advertisement. https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/ep/2024 All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity The closing date for submission of applications is the 10 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and preemployment verifications. Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. The advert will be posted on the following websites www.sac.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za, and www.dpsa.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Head Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Languages / Language Practice with specialization in sign language as recognized by SAQA. A
minimum of 2 years of experience in the Translation field will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities). Skills
And Knowledge: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts,
application of human resources as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as: Employment Equity Act, Skills
Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, (Limpopo Language
Policy, White paper on an Integrated National, Disability Strategy, Promotion of
Access of Information Act, Public Service Regulations, Bargaining Council
Resolutions. Skills: Sign Language Interpreting skills, people management, planning & organizing, time management, strategic planning, policy analysis
and development, good communication skills, facilitation skills and coordination skills.
DUTIES : Provide SASL interpreting services: Interpret spoken language into South African Sign Language (SASL) and vice versa in meetings, departmental
events and official engagements, interpret from South African Sign Language
(SASL) to voice and from voice to sign language and translate documents, speeches, or audio content into SASL and/or video formats. Monitor the
implementation of SASL services: Ensure that departments utilise standard
SASL interpretating services, attend to queries regarding Sign Language service, advocating for SASL Charter, promote language rights, especially
SASL and facilitate the development of systems to ensure access to information by Deaf people. Promote development of languages: Participate in
languages development, especially SASL, harvest terminology, provide SASL terminology equivalents for specific fields, promote authenticated terminology
and promote multilingualism. Promote use of languages: Create awareness on
SASL and Deaf culture in the Department, render administrative functions in relation to SASL and other Language Services functions, liaise with
stakeholders on use of SASL, coordinate and conduct SASL workshops in the
Department and create a platform for the expansion of pool of SASL literate employees in the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.