Sign language interpreter X2

Listing reference: ukzn_000609
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Durban
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The Disability Support Unit invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Sign Language Interpreter. This will be a fixed term contract post on the Pietermaritzburg and Edgewood Campuses.
Job description

  • The incumbent(s) would be required to provide sign language services for students attending lectures, to provide support to academic staff as well as support staff, and contribute to the development of academic South African Sign Language under the guidance of the Disability Support Unit.

Minimum requirements

  • A 3-year degree or equivalent post-school qualification.
  • Four (4) years’ education interpreting experience (Portfolio of experience to be submitted, including references).
  • SASLI Level 2 or equivalent (NQF 7) qualification – from accredited Higher Education Institution.
Please note this is a 2 year fixed term contract.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

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