Director, Language Policy & Development

University of KwaZulu-Natal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of KwaZulu-Natal seeks a dynamic Professor or Associate Professor to lead the Language Planning and Development Office, shaping institutional language policy and development. The role includes promoting multilingualism, supporting African languages, and guiding language research and translation efforts.

The successful candidate will oversee strategy development, collaborate across faculties, and drive language transformation to support academic excellence, accessibility and social

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Languages/Linguistics or related field.
• Evidence of specialisation in IsiZulu and English.
• Experience in bilingual/multilingual education, especially in higher education.
• Knowledge of language policy and planning and translation related to isiZulu.
• Publications track record in language-related research, preferably including isiZulu.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Language Planning and Development Office.
• Lead development and implementation of language policy and multilingualism initiatives.
• Promote collaborations in language development and academic language use.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

IsiZulu proficiency

Language policy experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Languages/Linguistics or related area

Job description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal seeks a dynamic Professor or Associate Professor to lead the Language Planning and Development Office, shaping institutional language policy and development. The role includes promoting multilingualism, supporting African languages, and guiding language research and translation efforts.

The successful candidate will oversee strategy development, collaborate across faculties, and drive language transformation to support academic excellence, accessibility and social