Sign Language Interpreter

Fulufhedziso General Trading; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A national service provider seeks skilled Sign Language Interpreters to assist in various settings across South Africa. Candidates must be fluent in South African Sign Language (SASL) and have a minimum of 2 years’ professional interpreting experience. The role involves providing interpretation for events, ensuring effective communication between Deaf and hearing participants. Accreditation as a Sign Language Interpreter is mandatory along with adherence to confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Proven ability to facilitate communication in diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation for conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Facilitate communication between Deaf and hearing individuals.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct for interpreters.

Skills

Fluent in South African Sign Language (SASL)

Experience in public sector interpreting

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality adherence

Education

Accreditation as a South African Sign Language Interpreter

Job description

We hereby seek to establish a freelance panel of highly skilled and dedicated Sign Language Interpreters to provide services for our wide ranging private and government clients nationally. You must be fluent in South African Sign Language (SASL) and dedicated to enabling communication access for the Deaf community.

Requirements

• Sufficient experience in providing interpreting services to the Public Sector and other private institution.
• Accreditation or relevant qualification as a South African Sign Language Interpreter.
• Ability to work in diverse and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to facilitate communication between deaf and hearing individuals by accurately interpreting spoken language into sign language and vice versa.
• Adherence to confidentiality guidelines and professional integrity.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation for events (conferences, workshops, meetings, etc.), interpret participant comments (voice to sign and sign to voice), and assist with translating communication products.
• Facilitate seamless communication between Deaf and hearing individuals in various settings playing a crucial role in ensuring equal access to information and participation.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct and ethics for interpreters.