Yes! As part of some exciting projects lying ahead, we are now recruiting for some programmers to join our team in the expansion of our translation tools and language related technology. We are looking for qualified programmers interested in language related technology, preferably with experience in Python (although experience in any object oriented language should be good). This is for full time work based in Pretoria. Experience in FOSS, version control systems, language / translation could set you apart from other applicants.

Interested candidates can send the following by email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or by fax to (012) 460-1095:

1. Your CV
2. Transcripts of your academic results
3. Details of programming projects that you have been involved in and your role in these projects. Preferably supply or point to the code that you have written.
4. A paragraph on why you think software localisation is important.

Read more in our March 2008 newsletter: We had great success so far in our Dictory initiative, and we worked hard to have Thunderbird released officially in Afrikaans. We end with a summary of our international activities and the impact we are having across the globe.