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Circular: 27 of 2026
Page No.: 36–37

Circular Post: 27/136
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026

About this vacancy

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Applications close on 17 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10), an all-inclusive remuneration

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre: Head Office (Qonce)
Reference information: DSRAC 04/07/2026
Salary information: R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10), an all-inclusive remuneration

Requirements

4 requirements · official circular text

A National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma NQF Level 6 / Preferably bachelor’s degree NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Linguistic, Socio / Applied -linguistic, Language Planning, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Language Practice / Terminology &
Lexicography / Journalism / Communications / Editing or Publishing studies (Languages and Literature services) plus a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience at a supervisory level (SL 7 / 8) in the field of Languages and Literature development, translating documents from English to isiXhosa.
Experience in procurement of goods and services will be an added advantage.
A valid driving licence.

Duties

26 duties · official circular text

Assist in developing language legislation and policy.
Formulate language legislation and policy.
Facilitate implementation of language policy.
Promote the principle of multilingualism in the province.
Facilitate establishment of language units in government departments.
Coordinate strategic engagements with the Eastern Cape Language Forum.
Facilitate translation and interpreting services.
Coordinate development of term lists in all official languages of the province.
Conduct research on all difficult terms/words on the term list.
Terminology development services.
Develop terms in conjunction with language role players.
Research on difficult terms.
Facilitate authentication/verification of difficult terms.
Facilitate approval of terms of difficult nature by national term bank.
Development of isiXhosa/Sesotho orthography.
Provide administrative support for the component.
Facilitate the development of Literature.
Coordinate engagements with Literature bodies in the province.
Facilitate Literature Development programs.
Coordinate both literature and language projects.
Assist in the development of strategic, operational and procurement, business and projection plans.
Manage financial resources.
Manage human resources.
Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
Allocation of resources for staff.
Manage EPMDS and provide staff development training needs.

Enquiries

Ms. S. Mpafa Tel No: (043) 492 1405, Head Office (Qonce) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant centre: Head Office: Qonce: Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel No: (043) 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605. OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha, 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Albany Museum: Makanda: Enquiries. Dr. P. Cimi – 046 622 2312 (Makanda) Hand deliver to 40 Somerset Street, Makanda. Amathole Museum: Qonce: Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Applicants are encouraged to use e-recruitment system. People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference. The eRecruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report any e-recruitment system challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:0016:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). NB: Direct any enquiries to the relevant enquiries’ person as provided under each position.

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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 27/136 : CHIEF LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER REF NO: DSRAC 04/07/2026
SALARY : R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10), an all-inclusive remuneration
CENTRE : Head Office (Qonce)
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma NQF Level 6 / Preferably bachelor’s degree NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA in Linguistic, Socio /
Applied -linguistic, Language Planning, Translation and Interpreting Studies,
Language Practice / Terminology & Lexicography / Journalism /
Communications / Editing or Publishing studies (Languages and Literature
services) plus a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience at a supervisory level (SL 7 / 8) in the field of Languages and Literature
development, translating documents from English to isiXhosa. Experience in procurement of goods and services will be an added advantage. A valid driving
licence.
DUTIES : Assist in developing language legislation and policy. Formulate language legislation and policy. Facilitate implementation of language policy. Promote
the principle of multilingualism in the province. Facilitate establishment of language units in government departments. Coordinate strategic engagements
with the Eastern Cape Language Forum. Facilitate translation and interpreting services. Coordinate development of term lists in all official languages of the
province. Conduct research on all difficult terms/words on the term list.
Terminology development services. Develop terms in conjunction with language role players. Research on difficult terms. Facilitate
authentication/verification of difficult terms. Facilitate approval of terms of difficult nature by national term bank. Development of isiXhosa/Sesotho
orthography. Provide administrative support for the component. Facilitate the development of Literature. Coordinate engagements with Literature bodies in
the province. Facilitate Literature Development programs. Coordinate both literature and language projects. Assist in the development of strategic,
operational and procurement, business and projection plans. Manage financial resources. Manage human resources. Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
Allocation of resources for staff. Manage EPMDS and provide staff development training needs.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. S. Mpafa Tel No: (043) 492 1405, Head Office (Qonce) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.