Key Responsibilities
- Interpret lectures/tutorials/meetings, etc. for D/deaf students
- Education and Awareness drives to broaden the knowledge of the Wits community about students with disabilities
- Assist with the conversion of study material into an accessible format for Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and print-impaired students
- Co-ordination of contracted-in SASLI
- Communication and contact with:
- Applicants with disability to offer assistance
- Current Deaf/deaf students
Education:
- Bachelor's degree- NQF7 in a related field
- Recognised Sign Language Interpreting training that is comprehensive for higher education interpretation
- At least 3 years of interpreting experience
- Empathetic and able to work with Deaf and all other students with disabilities
- Understand Deaf culture
- Credibility with Deaf people
- Ability to behave ethically and maintain confidentiality
- Professional communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English
Job Requirements
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