Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Post: Language Editor
Organization;Western Cape Government -
Location:Western Cape
Component: e-Government for Citizens, Cape Town
Department: Department of the Premier

Reference number: DOTP 50/2013

Minimum Requirements

Requirements:

• An appropriate 3 year B - degree (or equivalent qualification) in Journalism or a related field - NQF 6;
• A minimum of 3 years experience in an online media environment;
• Experience in management.

Job Specification
Recommendation:
• Contemporary online content practice;
• Plain language practice.
Key performance areas:
• Support and implement WCG Online Content policy, strategy and guidelines;
• Provide updated online content research, development and co-ordination;
• Promote and develop plain language online content;
• Ensure online content quality assurance;
• Create and maintain WCG online content lexicon;
• Ensure SEO integrated into online content management;
• Ensure citizen responsive content.

Competencies:
• Knowledge of:
o Developing and implementing strategies and plans;
o Business, contemporary and online language practice;
o Editing and translation of documents;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Strong research and plain language skills;
• Strong familiarity with contemporary online content and tools.

Note
: Only shortlisted applicants will receive further correspondence. If you have not received a response from the department within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

SALARY: R 252 144 - R 304 587 per annum
SALARY LEVEL: 9
CLOSING DATE: 11 October 2013 @ 16h00
ENQUIRIES: Mr C Wakeford: (021) 483 3528

How to Apply
http://www.indeed.co.za/viewjob?t=Language+Editor&c=Western+Cape+Government&l=Western+Cape&jk=df8a44e54de0fb5c&atk=1857nq43i145h655&chnl=JobrollSearch&utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=organic_listings&utm_campaign=affiliate
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