Japanese Interpreter & General Affairs

JAC Recruitment; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Jakarta is seeking a Japanese Interpreter & General Affairs specialist to support Japanese-speaking management and coordinate bilingual activities in a manufacturing setting.

The role covers interpretation, GA administration, and expatriate support, with duties spanning document translation, vendor coordination, and meeting administration to ensure smooth cross-cultural operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• JLPT N2 certification.
• 2+ years of experience in a Japanese manufacturing company.
• Experience as interpreter or in HRGA is valuable.
• Good command of Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia; English is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide Japanese–Indonesian interpretation during meetings, site visits, and business activities.
• Supervise and coordinate driver activities and vehicle maintenance.
• Arrange and monitor company vehicles and related rentals, including cars and maintenance.
• Handle work permits, immigration processes, and related administrative matters for expatriate employees.
• Prepare and translate business correspondence between Japanese and Indonesian and support management communications.

Skills

Japanese–Indonesian interpretation

Business communication

Expatriate support

General affairs administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Japanese Interpreter & General Affairs role combines Japanese–Indonesian interpretation, business communication, expatriate support, and general affairs administration within a manufacturing environment. The position plays an important part in supporting Japanese-speaking management and facilitating effective coordination across Japanese-speaking and Indonesian-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate company driver activities and operational transportation
• Arrange and monitor company operational vehicles, including rental cars and vehicle maintenance
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with general affairs-related vendors
• Handle work permits, immigration processes, and related administrative matters for expatriate employees
• Monitor document validity, renewal schedules, and administrative compliance requirements
• Provide Japanese–Indonesian interpretation during meetings, site visits, and business activities
• Prepare and translate business correspondence, reports, announcements, and other documents between Japanese and Indonesian
• Support Japanese-speaking management with communication, documentation, and meeting administration, including the preparation of minutes and summaries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• JLPT N2 certification
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Japanese manufacturing company
• Previous experience as a Japanese interpreter or in general affairs, Human Resources and General Affairs (HRGA), or a related position would be valuable
• Experience supporting expatriate employees or Japanese-speaking management is highly regardedGood command of Japanese and Bahasa Indonesia; English proficiency would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of Japanese business culture and workplace etiquette
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive, with the ability to work independently
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

About the company

A company in the food manufacturing industry producing food products for the Indonesian market. The organisation operates in a manufacturing environment supported by established food production expertise and technology from Japan.