Vacancy title:
Chinese Translator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Education]

Jobs at:
Brilliance Executive Management

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 8 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Chinese Translator will serve as a vital communication bridge between Chinese and English-speaking stakeholders, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations. This role is essential for facilitating smooth operations, fostering collaboration, and supporting the company's international business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Translation Services:

• Provide precise verbal and written translations between Mandarin and English for:
  • Meetings and business discussions
  • Technical documents and operational manuals
  • Emails and official correspondence
  • Reports and presentations
• Ensure translations maintain original meaning while accounting for cultural nuances

Communication Facilitation:

• Accompany Chinese-speaking managers during:
  • Site visits and inspections
  • Meetings with government officials
  • Contractor negotiations
  • Employee interactions
• Act as cultural liaison to promote mutual understanding

Documentation & Confidentiality:

• Translate technical specifications and operational documents
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive business information
• Organize and archive translated materials for future reference

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on linguistic developments and industry terminology
• Adapt translations to specific technical contexts (industrial/manufacturing)
• Provide cultural insights to enhance business communications

Qualifications & Requirements:

Essential:

• Native or near-native fluency in both Mandarin and English
• Minimum 2 years professional translation experience
• Proven ability to handle technical/industrial terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Advanced translation certification
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing/power plant sectors
• Knowledge of additional Asian languages
• Formal training in diplomacy or cross-cultural communication

Personal Attributes:

• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Professional discretion and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented mindset

Equal Opportunity Statement:
We strongly encourage qualified and experienced female candidates to apply for this position. Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Work Environment:
This position may require:

• Site visits to operational locations
• Flexible hours to accommodate international communications
• Occasional travel with management teams

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in our international operations, ensuring clear communication across all levels of the organization while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and accuracy.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com

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