Chinese/Mandarin Translator&Assistant

PT Sapta Karunia Amerta; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

PT Sapta Karunia Amerta in North Jakarta is seeking a Chinese/Mandarin Translator & Assistant to join our team in a full-time capacity based in North Jakarta (ASG TOWER). You will bridge communication with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and provide linguistic and administrative support across departments to ensure seamless operations.

We are expanding our local market in Indonesia and need a bilingual professional to help build the local team, assist HR tasks, and drive our digital marketing

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken)
• Proven translation experience in business or administrative settings
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in both languages
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and office management software
• Discretion in handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Translate business documents, emails, and real-time communications (English–Mandarin)
• Provide interpretation during meetings and negotiations with Chinese-speaking clients and partners
• Assist management with HR tasks, recruitment, and scheduling
• Support local social media and marketing efforts for Indonesian market
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and events, and prepare agendas/minutes
• Handle general office administration, correspondence, and data entry
• Liaise between internal teams and Chinese-speaking contacts
• Transcribe Mandarin audio/video to English as required
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all communications

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Indonesian

English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

PT Sapta Karunia Amerta is seeking a Chinese/Mandarin Translator & Assistant to join our team in a full-time capacity based in North Jakarta(ASG TOWER). This is a strategic support role that bridges communication between our organisation and Chinese-speaking stakeholders, clients, and partners. As a Translator & Assistant, you will provide essential linguistic and administrative support, ensuring seamless communication and efficient operations across multiple departments. This position is crucial to our company's ability to engage effectively with Chinese-speaking markets and internal operations.

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive, and bilingual professional to join our team. Our company specializes in the sales of packaging machinery, equipment, and materials. We are expanding our local market in Indonesia and need an ideal candidate to act as a crucial language bridge and administrative assistant.

This role goes beyond simple translation; you will be my right hand in building the local team and driving our digital marketing efforts.

Key qualifications and skills include:

Language Proficiency: Native or professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese and Indonesian. Strong English communication skills are a plus.

Business Communication: Proven ability to accurately translate business documents, emails, and real-time verbal communications (including meeting interpretation). You will assist in communicating with local Indonesian business partners, clients, and suppliers to help us build strong local relationships.

HR & Team Building Support: Assist the management in recruiting local Indonesian staff. You will help with job postings, screening candidates, and facilitating daily communication with local employees to quickly build an efficient team.

Social Media & Marketing Support: Help build and manage our local social media team. Assist in coordinating the creation of short video content (TikTok/Reels, etc.) and advertisements to effectively promote our packaging products to the Indonesian market.

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, high attention to detail, strong execution ability, and the flexibility to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced startup/expansion environment.

Translating business documents, correspondence, contracts, and communications from English to Mandarin Chinese and vice versa, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness

Providing interpretation support during meetings, conferences, and negotiations with Chinese-speaking clients, partners, and stakeholders

Assisting senior management and department heads with scheduling, calendar management, and coordination of meetings and events

Preparing and organising meeting agendas, taking minutes, and distributing documentation to relevant parties

Managing correspondence, email communications, and general office administration tasks

Liaising between internal teams and external Chinese-speaking contacts to facilitate smooth communication and project progression

Transcribing audio recordings and video content from Mandarin Chinese to English as required

Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive business information

Supporting the organisation with general administrative duties including filing, data entry, and report preparation

Experience working in sales, manufacturing, or cross-cultural environments is a major advantage.

What we're looking for

Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) with native or near-native proficiency in at least one language

Proven professional translation experience, preferably in a business, corporate, or formal administrative setting

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in both languages

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general office management software

High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Professional demeanour with strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work, particularly in translation tasks

Familiarity with Chinese business culture and etiquette is advantageous

Previous experience in an executive assistant or secretarial role is preferred

About us

PT Sapta Karunia Amerta is a dynamic and growing organisation committed to building strong relationships with international partners and clients. We pride ourselves on our professional approach to business, our commitment to excellence, and our inclusive workplace culture. With operations spanning multiple markets, we value communication, collaboration, and cultural understanding. We are dedicated to supporting our team members' professional development and creating an environment where diverse talents can thrive.

What we offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

A full-time permanent position with stable employment

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organisation

A supportive and collaborative work environment with a diverse team

Access to standard employee benefits including health insurance

The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on company success

Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance