DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT LIFE AND EXPERIENCE
VACANCY NO.: IRC 3438
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Professional: Sign Language in the Department of Student Life and Experience.
The position holder is responsible for ensuring that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have equitable access to educational materials, lectures, meetings, and campus activities. The position holder will assist in providing sign language interpretation services, collaborating with students and university staff, and promoting accessibility and inclusivity.
Duties: a. Assist in providing professional sign language interpreting services for lectures, tutorials; laboratory sessions, classes, workshops, meetings, events, and other university-related activities. b. Assist in interpreting spoken language into appropriate sign language and vice versa. c. Assist in facilitating effective communication between deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and their instructors, peers, and university staff. d. Assist in translating and converting course materials into sign language as required. e. Assist in ensuring that course materials are accessible to students with hearing impairments. f. Assist in promoting awareness of and comprehension of deaf culture and sign language amongst the university community. g. Ensure that the needs and interests of students who are deaf or have hearing impairment are represented, so that they have access to university resources and services.
Qualification Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Sign Language, Deaf Education, Special Education or any other related field is required.
Experience Requirements: No prior work experience is required.
Other Requirements: a. Certification as a Sign Language Interpreter, b. Cultural competency and an understanding of Deaf culture and communication and c. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and email address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, names, addresses and contact details of three referees. The application material should be addressed to: The application material should be addressed to: The Manager: HR Business Partnering, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552250/2167/2842. E-mail: UBHRrecruitment@ub.ac.bw
Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to the University of Botswana administration building, at the corner of Notwane and Mobuto roads, Block 108 - Office No. 205 (second floor).
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.
The University of Botswana is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified persons, including persons with disabilities.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 09 September 2026