Alice: Project Manager / Lexicographer – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (EXTERNALLY FUNDED)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced lexicographer to lead and manage the completion of a bilingual isiXhosaEnglish dictionary, requiring a strong grounding in lexicographic theory and practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Excerpt from corpus and edit dictionary entries, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Applied experience in lexicographic or terminographic work
• Working with linguists, editors, and other stakeholders

Requirements

• At least 5 years proven experience in lexicography, preferably bilingual dictionary projects
• Postgraduate qualification (MA/PhD) in Lexicography, African Languages, Applied Linguistics, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience with dictionary compilation and terminology management
• Strong command of isiXhosa and English, both spoken and written
• Familiarity with lexicographic software and corpus tools
• Excellent organizational, editorial, and project management skills
• Experience in terminology development for African languages in specialized fields

Qualifications

• Publication record or contributions to previous dictionary/terminology projects
• Understanding of lexicographic needs in educational and professional contexts

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (TBD)
• Fixed-term contract for 12 months