A turning point for South Africa: reflections on the National Language Summit
The National Language Summit recently held in Cape Town represents a significant milestone in South Africa’s ongoing journey towards meaningful multilingualism. Bringing together government leaders, academics, language practitioners, business and civic society, the Summit served as a critical platform to assess the state of the country’s linguistic landscape and to chart a way forward. Its […]
PanSALB, IN COLLABORATION WITH WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY (WSU) TO CONDUCT LINGUISTIC HUMAN RIGHTS PUBLIC LECTURE
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in collaboration with the Walter Sisulu University, will on Thursday, 26 March 2026, conduct a Linguistic Human Rights Public Lecture at the Great Hall, Zamukulungisa Site, Mthatha Campus, Walter Sisulu University. The Chief Justice of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, will deliver the lecture under the theme “Language […]
THE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE TO HOST LANDMARK NATIONAL LANGUAGE SUMMIT IN CAPE TOWN.
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) and the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) will on Monday, 16 March 2026, host the National Language Summit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in the Western Cape. The summit forms part of […]
CHIEF LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: ISIZULU
Salary: R582, 444 per annum(Other benefits include Housing and Medical Allowance, 13th Cheque, and Provident Fund)Ref number: CLP 2/2026Location: Durban Purpose of the Position: The Chief Language Practitioner is responsible for the implementation of language development and usage in the province. The incumbent must ensure equitability of language use, language promotion, implement language research programmes […]
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER(12-Month Contract)
Salary level 9: R312,799 per annum (R228,321 + 37% in lieu of benefits)Reference Number: OHS 1/2026Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Purpose of the Position: To ensure that PanSALB’s OHS Members and related Committees are informed of their OHS responsibilities, ensure smooth running of OHS activities, advises on OHS procedures and adherence requirements, ensures that OHS resolutions […]
ASSET MANAGER (12-Month Contract)
Salary level 9: R 641,788.83 per annum (R468,459 + plus 37% in lieu of benefits)Ref: AM1/2026Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Purpose of the Position: Ensures that the PanSALB’s Asset Register is up-to-date through the development and implementation of policies and procedures for assets, management of allocation and physical movement of organizational assets, introduction of control measures […]
ASSISTANT MANAGER: ACQUISITION
Salary: R582, 444 per annum ((Other benefits include Housing and Medical Allowance, 13th Cheque, and Provident Fund)Ref.: AMA1/2026Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Purpose of the Position: The Assistant Manager: Acquisition is responsible for the procurement of goods and services in line with SCM policy guidelines and related legislative frameworks. The role is also responsible for the […]
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER
Remuneration Package: R 397,116 per annum(Other benefits include Housing and Medical Allowance, 13th Cheque, and Provident Fund)Ref number: HRM 1/2026Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Purpose of the Position: The Senior Human Resource Practitioner is responsible for the administration of sound human resource activities in line with legislative requirements. The incumbent must provide guidance and render support […]
CHIEF LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: ISINDEBELE
Salary: R582, 444 per annum(Other benefits include Housing and Medical Allowance, 13th Cheque, and Provident Fund)Ref number: CLP 1/2026Location: Nelspruit Purpose of the Position: The Chief Language Practitioner is responsible for the implementation of language development and usage in the province. The incumbent must ensure equitability of language use, language promotion, implement language research programmes […]
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CLERK: PAYROLL MANAGEMENT
Remuneration Package: R 397,116 per annum(Other benefits include Housing and Medical Allowance, 13th Cheque, and Provident Fund)Ref number: SAC1/2026Location: Head Office (Pretoria) Purpose of the Position: The Senior Accountant Clerk is responsible for all administrative activities and support within the payroll function. This entails all functions within the areas of data input and capturing into […]