South African Translators' Institute - Stated Purpose

Stated Purpose

SATI's stated purpose is to promote the interests of the translation profession in South Africa, chiefly through:

• undertaking, promoting and/or publishing research
• publishing a journal and various language and translation guides
• enforcing a code of ethics for translators
• co-operating with other organisations and institutions to promote the profession
• lobbying for proper training facilities for translators
• at some future date, limiting membership to those who had passed an examination

Other developments through which SATI contributes to translation in South Africa, include:

• administering a system of accreditation based on set examinations
• granting bursaries to students of translation each year
• awarding a cash prize for outstanding translation in various fields every three years
• maintaining a database of freelance translators, interpreters and editors, which is accessible to the public
• representing South African interests internationally as a member of the International Federation of Translators (FIT)