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Be ready to explain how you prioritise competing interpreting requests, manage rosters under term pressure, and handle quality or confidentiality issues. Expect scenarios on language-pair gaps, short-notice cancellations, and working with academic stakeholders who need clear turnaround and access outcomes.
Strong fit if you organise multilingual access calmly, communicate clearly with interpreters and campus clients, and like operational coordination more than pure interpreting delivery. On-site Stellenbosch work suits people who can handle peak weeks and stakeholder follow-through.
As Coordinator: Interpreting at Stellenbosch University, a typical day centres on scheduling and briefing interpreters for classes, meetings, and events; matching language pairs to demand; and keeping quality and access standards clear for staff and students. You will likely triage last-minute requests, track assignments and timesheets, liaise with academic units, and troubleshoot venue or tech issues so interpreting runs smoothly during term peaks.
No. The listing is for Stellenbosch (Cape Winelands) with remote set to off, so plan for on-campus presence.
Coordination of interpreting services—scheduling, stakeholder liaison, and process quality—rather than only providing interpretation yourself.
Stellenbosch is a university town in the Western Cape’s Cape Winelands; term calendars and campus operations will shape workload.
COORDINATOR: INTERPRETINGStellenbosch University - Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands Role Overview The Language Centre at Stellenbosch University (SU) is seeking a Coordinator for Interpreting to join the Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement. This role will be based on the Stellenbosch Campus and is classified as Post Level 8. What You'll Do Promote multilingualism within the university community Provide language-related support services to students, staff, and departments Coordinate interpreting services for various academic and administrative events Develop and implement strategies to enhance language learning and teaching Collaborate with other departments and external partners to ensure effective service delivery Who We're Looking For Ambitious individual with a passion for multilingualism and education Demonstrated experience in interpreting or related field Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organizational and time management abilities Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment About Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University is one of South Africa's leading institutions for higher education. The Language Centre plays a crucial role in promoting linguistic diversity and supporting academic success through various language-related initiatives. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Applications close [insert closing date]. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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