Swakop Uranium is recruiting a Translator, in Swakopmund, Namibia.
Duties
- To translate speeches and/or official documents from English to Mandarin and vice versa and provide administration support to the Board
Key Performance Areas
- Execute tasks relevant to internal and external communications as directed
- Attend to public relations projects as needed or required
- Analyze words expressed through verbal/oral communication in one language and interpret them using another language
- Interpret messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages by listening to the speaker’s statements to determine meanings and to prepare interpretation
- Maintain message content, context and meaning as much as possible
- Assimilate the speaker’s words quickly, including jargon and acronyms
- Prepare paperwork and agenda before meetings or speeches
- Adhere to the professional code of ethics to ensure confidentiality and impartiality
- Act as a liaison between SU and CGN/URC on all matters pertaining to board meetings
- Translate Board Meeting packs for the Board Chairman and concerned Board members
- Provide assistance with board preparation, and post board meeting activities
Requisites
- Grade 12
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics or Bachelor degree in Communication or related field
- 5 years’ experience as an Interpreter/Translator of English and Mandarin
- Experience in board secretarial duties and administration
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted