Freelance Tswana Interpreter & Translator (Remote/On-site)

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance flexibility

Remote & on-site assignments

Fair pay reflecting skills

Job summary

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Setswana interpreter and translator to work by video, telephone or on site across healthcare, legal, education and business settings in the UK.

You will interpret between English and Setswana, translate certificates and reports, and prepare for each booking. DBS checks may be required; right to work in the UK is essential for on-site work.

This role offers freelance flexibility with remote and on-site assignments and fair pay reflecting your skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent Setswana and English, written and spoken.
• Relevant qualifications or professional experience in translation/interpreting.
• Willingness to undergo DBS check; right to work in the UK (for on-site work).

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Setswana in healthcare, legal, education and business settings.
• Translate Setswana certificates, letters and reports into English with attention to names and titles.
• Maintain professional standards of accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality.
• Prepare for bookings by reviewing briefs and researching terminology.
• Take on-site assignments and remote sessions by video or telephone.
• Transcribe/translate Tswana recordings if requested.

Skills

Setswana-English bilingual

Education

Translation qualification (DPSI/DPI)

Tools

CIOL/ITI/NRPSI membership

Job description

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Setswana interpreter and translator to work by video, telephone or on site across healthcare, legal, education and business settings in the UK.

You will interpret between English and Setswana, translate certificates and reports, and prepare for each booking. DBS checks may be required; right to work in the UK is essential for on-site work.

This role offers freelance flexibility with remote and on-site assignments and fair pay reflecting your skills.