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A vacancy for an Assistant Director: Terminology Coordination (Afrikaans) is open in Pretoria, advertised through Kone Staffing Solutions. This is a permanent role for a language professional who understands how terminology is built, managed and shared, and who can lead a team that keeps South Africa’s official languages working in technical and official contexts. Applications close on November 4, 2026, so this one needs a quick response.
About the company and the work
Kone Staffing Solutions is the recruiter advertising this role, which sits in the Government and Parastatals sector. The work itself is about language infrastructure: making sure that technical terms exist, are correct and are available in the languages people actually use. Terminology coordination is the quiet work behind clear government communication, accurate translation and consistent official documents.
An assistant director in this field does more than translate. The role coordinates a service, manages systems and registers, develops policy, trains others and supervises staff. It suits someone who is equally comfortable with linguistic detail and with managing people and projects.
Role details and duties
The advert lists the following duties:
- Ensure that a multilingual technical terminology service is rendered in the Department through source text development, target text development, and compilation of front and back matter.
- Project management.
- Stakeholder collaboration.
- Development of national terminology policy and implementation.
- Publication and dissemination of terminology lists.
- Recording of minutes.
- Translation-oriented terminography.
- Conducting terminology research.
- Management of the Terminology Management System (TMS).
- Management of the National Terminology Register and the National Term Bank.
- Conducting training on principles of terminology management and people management.
- Collaboration with other language stakeholders and continuous liaison with institutions and members.
- Supervise subordinates.
The advert states no separate experience level label, so none is shown in the job details for this post. The advert reference is 2396805, and applications close on November 4, 2026.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here. Qualifications: a Senior Certificate, Matric Certificate, Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; plus a minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. Note that the field of study is cut off in the detail view of the advert, so applicants should confirm the required field in the original advert before applying.
Experience: 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience, with at least 2 years as a Language Practitioner working in terminology. Required skills listed in the advert: presentation skills, problem solving, and project management skills and experience.
Knowledge and abilities the advert asks for: knowledge of Public Service Regulations; knowledge of terminological and lexicographical principles; knowledge of relevant prescripts and Regulations; knowledge and understanding of language policies and procedures; knowledge of the Terminology Management System; strong editing, proofreading and writing skills; excellent command of at least two official languages (including English); project management skills; advanced computer skills; problem solving and analysis; presentation skills; and good communication and interpersonal relations.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original Careers24 advert using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the Kone Staffing Solutions listing. The advert reference is 2396805, and applications close on November 4, 2026. Be wary of anyone asking you to pay a fee to secure a government-sector job: genuine applications through Careers24 do not require payment from job seekers.
Practical tips
Terminology roles are specialist roles, so a generic application will not stand out. Name the terminology systems you have worked with, especially any Terminology Management System experience, and give examples of terminology lists, registers or term banks you have contributed to. State clearly which official languages you command, since the advert requires excellent command of at least two, including English. If you have supervised staff or run training on terminology principles, mention that too, because both are stated duties.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the original Careers24 advert before the closing date of November 4, 2026. The employer reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates for the next steps, which for a specialist language role usually include an interview and possibly a practical assessment of editing or terminology work. The advert does not publish a response timeline, so keep an eye on the original advert for updates.
Important information
This post is for information only and summarises the vacancy as advertised. It is not a job offer. Always confirm the details, including the required field of study, the closing date and the requirements, in the original advert before applying. Salary is stated as Market Related, and this is a permanent position in Pretoria. This post covers the Afrikaans terminology coordination role only.
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