Chinese Translator at A local mining company – HARARE

A local mining company is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Chinese Translator. The successful candidate will facilitate effective communication between Chinese-speaking personnel and local employees, management and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Translate spoken conversations between Chinese-speaking personnel and local employees.
- Provide interpretation during meetings, briefings, interviews and workplace discussions.
- Translate written documents, reports, notices and company communications between Chinese and English.
- Assist with communication between Chinese management and local employees.
- Interpret workplace instructions, operational procedures and health and safety information accurately.
- Assist with translating technical and mining-related terminology where necessary.
- Ensure that messages are communicated clearly and accurately without changing their intended meaning.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling company information and sensitive documents.
- Support communication during training sessions and other company activities.
- Perform other translation and interpretation duties as assigned by management.

- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, both spoken and written.
- A qualification or certificate in Chinese language, translation or interpreting would be an advantage.
- Previous experience as a Chinese translator or interpreter is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of mining, engineering or technical terminology would be beneficial.
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet operational requirements.