Job description

Ince (Pty) Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Language Services, based in Sandon.

The incumbent will have managerial responsibility for the Language Services Unit, which is staffed by a small team of dedicated permanent and freelance proofreaders and quality control specialists.

As part of the effective management of the unit, which provides services on a shift system, the incumbent will be tasked with enhancing and maintaining both the quality of the service provided as well as the unit’s ability to recover time against jobs which are produced for both the print and digital medium.

Specifically, the individual will also be responsible for reviewing and proof reading of JSE listed companies’ draft integrated reports to ensure that they meet very stringent content, formatting and deadline requirements.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the JSE and Companies Act Reporting Requirements and should be able to add value by identifying areas where reporting is either lacking or non-compliant and make recommendations for improvement.

The role would be best suited to a seasoned financial editor/financial proof reader/company secretary/ integrated annual report specialist, who has had significant exposure to JSE listed companies, is well acquainted with financial reporting requirements and has an appreciation of and passion for integrated annual and interim reports.

Company Description

Serving mostly listed companies, Ince provides integrated, holistic communications and brand-building services tailored to the individual requirements of our diverse clients across South Africa and beyond.

As a national company, our reach is vast, yet our core ethos is, and always has been, absolute client-centricity built on long-term relationships and a 100% focus on supporting the business objectives and strategies of those who entrust their communications and branding to us.

Ince offers a seamless management process – from concept right through to execution and delivery, to ensure that our clients meet their compliance, communication and brand-building objectives. By offering all of these services under one roof, Ince is able to offer its clients the additional benefits of convenience, cost efficiency, and absolute confidentiality.

Requirements

Required skills and knowledge for the role.

 The envisaged incumbent must have in-depth knowledge of:

• the revised King IV™ Code of Reporting and Governance Principles for South Africa and how these impact on reporting requirements.
• how the new standard of communication under the International Integrated Reporting Council’s framework requires integration of the financial and sustainability reports and how to demonstrate that an organisation’s strategy, governance, performance and prospects will lead to the creation of value over the short, medium and long term.
• the current JSE Listings and Companies Act Requirements.

In addition, the incumbent will need to have:

• high level editing and proofreading skills.
• Grammatical and technical quality control abilities
• copy writing abilities in this specialist area.

Personal attributes required for the role include the ability to:

• pay exceptional attention to detail
• meet tight deadlines
• operate well under pressure
• work with minimal supervision
• problem solve
• be a team leader

Posted on 19 Dec 14:06