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Manager – Language Specialist

Pretoria, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park
4 weeks ago
Application ends: January 12, 2025
Deadline date:
January 12, 2025

Job Description


Manager – Language Specialist

Location: Pretoria, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park
Remote work: Some remote work allowed
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid
Travel requirement: Occasional
Type: Permanent
Company: Auditor General South Africa

The role provides specialised editorial services, including professional language editing, proofreading, copywriting, copy editing, layout/formatting, and translation services. It oversees the publication and printing of audit and strategic documents, ensuring messages are simple, clear, and impactful for a wider audience.

Key roles and responsibilities

Strategic function

  • Manage all language service products and interventions within the organisation.
  • Oversee and manage the production process (layout, proofreading, publishing) for all audit-related reports and strategic documents.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of language guidelines across the organisation.

Product management

  • Develop policies and guidelines for standardising language use, terminology, formatting, etc.
  • Edit and proofread audit-related reports and strategic documents, ensuring alignment with ISO plain language standards.
  • Create and adapt content for digital platforms.
  • Perform peer reviews and quality control for published materials.
  • Communicate with content authors to clarify ambiguous or confusing information.
  • Liaise with production/printing houses regarding layout accuracy and content of audit reports.
  • Collaborate with business units to review and manage content, documents, and processes.
  • Proofread final proofs of all major publications.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate identity and branding principles, including branding, imagery, and colour palettes.
  • Facilitate translation services and structured writing training sessions.

Stakeholder management

  • Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to develop microsite structures and content.
  • Manage service providers for accurate content editing and performance quality.
  • Coordinate with production houses and printers to meet timelines and standards.
  • Provide technical advice on language issues and best practices.
  • Manage executive approvals for audit-related reports prior to publication.
  • Maintain professional relationships with language bodies and participate in language forums.

People management

  • Manage personal performance to ensure productivity.
  • Support the transformation and culture plans of the business unit.
  • Provide assistance to the management team on people-related tasks.

Financial management

  • Contribute to budget compilation and monitor adherence to assigned projects.
  • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and supply chain processes.

Other responsibilities

  • Undertake projects, tasks, and assignments as delegated by the senior manager.

Formal education

  • Bachelor’s degree in communication, arts, journalism, or public relations.
  • Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., SATI, PEG).

Experience

  • A minimum of five years’ experience in a language and editorial environment.

Posted on 18 Nov 08:15, Closing date 22 Nov