Interpreter
OFO Code: 264301
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 264301
- Occupation
- Interpreter
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- PROFESSIONALS
- Unit group
- 2643 · Translators, Interpreters and Other Linguists
Official description
Translators, interpreters and other linguists translate or interpret from one language into another and study the origin, development and structure of languages.
More official OFO detail
Specialisations: Sign Language Interpreter, Court Interpreter, Philologist
- Advising on or preparing language classification systems, grammars, dictionaries and similar materials
- Studying relationships between ancient parent languages and modern language groups, tracing the origin evolution of words, grammar and language forms, and presenting findings
- Revising and correcting translated material
- Developing methods for the use of computers and other instruments to improve productivity and quality of translation
2. Demand status
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7. Industry, sector and provincial context
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
- Critical Skills List · Planned
- QCTO qualifications and occupational certificates · Planned
- Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey · Planned
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