Chinese Translator
Full Time
1 week ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Translator to join our team at our facility in the Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ), Lusaka. The ideal candidate will act as a linguistic bridge between our Chinese management/technical teams and our local Zambian workforce and partners.
This is not a standard translation role; we require someone who can understand the technical nuances of our industry. Candidates with a background in Engineering are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate, real time interpretation (verbal) between Chinese and English during meetings, site visits, and daily operations.
- Translate technical documents, engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and contracts from Chinese to English and vice versa.
- Facilitate communication between Chinese expatriate staff and local employees to ensure smooth workflow and understanding.
- Assist in translating correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Ensure technical terminology is translated correctly and consistently across all materials.
- Support administrative and HR tasks regarding cross-cultural communication as needed.
Requirements:
- Experience: Proven experience in translation/interpretation, preferably within an industrial, mining, or manufacturing setting.
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and terminology.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Location: Must be willing to work in the MFEZ area, Lusaka.
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, real time interpretation (verbal) between Chinese and English during meetings, site visits, and daily operations.
- Translate technical documents, engineering drawings, blueprints, manuals, and contracts from Chinese to English and vice versa.
- Facilitate communication between Chinese expatriate staff and local employees to ensure smooth workflow and understanding.
- Assist in translating correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Ensure technical terminology is translated correctly and consistently across all materials.
- Support administrative and HR tasks regarding cross-cultural communication as needed.
Skills
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and terminology.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Cultural awareness.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Candidates with a background in Engineering are strongly preferred.
- Must be willing to work in the MFEZ area, Lusaka.
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