Manager - Language Specialist

Location:	Pretoria, Lynnwood Bridge Office Park
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Mid
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Auditor General South Africa

The role provides specialised editorial services, including professional language editing, proofreading, copywriting, copy editing, layout/formatting, and translation services. It oversees the publication and printing of audit and strategic documents, ensuring messages are simple, clear, and impactful for a wider audience.

Key roles and responsibilities

Strategic function

• Manage all language service products and interventions within the organisation.
• Oversee and manage the production process (layout, proofreading, publishing) for all audit-related reports and strategic documents.
• Ensure consistent implementation of language guidelines across the organisation.

Product management

• Develop policies and guidelines for standardising language use, terminology, formatting, etc.
• Edit and proofread audit-related reports and strategic documents, ensuring alignment with ISO plain language standards.
• Create and adapt content for digital platforms.
• Perform peer reviews and quality control for published materials.
• Communicate with content authors to clarify ambiguous or confusing information.
• Liaise with production/printing houses regarding layout accuracy and content of audit reports.
• Collaborate with business units to review and manage content, documents, and processes.
• Proofread final proofs of all major publications.
• Ensure alignment with corporate identity and branding principles, including branding, imagery, and colour palettes.
• Facilitate translation services and structured writing training sessions.

Stakeholder management

• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to develop microsite structures and content.
• Manage service providers for accurate content editing and performance quality.
• Coordinate with production houses and printers to meet timelines and standards.
• Provide technical advice on language issues and best practices.
• Manage executive approvals for audit-related reports prior to publication.
• Maintain professional relationships with language bodies and participate in language forums.

People management

• Manage personal performance to ensure productivity.
• Support the transformation and culture plans of the business unit.
• Provide assistance to the management team on people-related tasks.

Financial management

• Contribute to budget compilation and monitor adherence to assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and supply chain processes.

Other responsibilities

• Undertake projects, tasks, and assignments as delegated by the senior manager.

Formal education

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, arts, journalism, or public relations.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., SATI, PEG).

Experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a language and editorial environment.

Posted on 18 Nov 08:15, Closing date 22 Nov