Translator & Administrative Assistant

MatchaTalent; Batam; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent seeks a Translator & Administrative Assistant (Chinese-Indonesian) to support architectural and engineering projects in Batam, Indonesia. You will translate technical documents and assist with contracts, emails, and internal materials, ensuring accuracy and timing.

You will work closely with the General Manager, providing professional spoken and written translation between Chinese and Indonesian, and will handle meetings, reports, and presentations with rigor and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in language or related field.
• Minimum 4 years translating/documentation experience.
• Proficient in English and Chinese with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical documents between Indonesian, English, and Chinese.
• Support multilingual meetings by providing interpretation and on-site translation.
• Assist management with daily administrative tasks and scheduling.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Support project teams during meetings and coordinate with foreign stakeholders.

Skills

Translation

Documentation

Administrative support

Bilingual English-Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Language/Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Client Overview:

The company is a professional architectural and engineering consultancy providing integrated design and technical services for development and industrial projects in Indonesia. Established as a fully licensed consulting entity in 2025, it delivers architectural, structural, and MEP engineering services in full compliance with Indonesian building regulations and authority requirements.

Its services support projects across all stages, from early concept development and detailed design to construction documentation and statutory approvals, including PBG and SLF submissions. Focusing on regulated and technically driven developments, the company positions itself as a reliable partner that ensures strong coordination between design, engineering, and regulatory authorities, resulting in projects that are well-designed, compliant, and ready for construction execution.

Job Role:

The Translator & Administrative Assistant (Chinese-Indonesian) will support the company by providing accurate translation and documentation assistance, particularly for technical, contractual, and project-related materials used in architectural and engineering projects.

The person will be closely working with the General Manager, providing accurate and professional spoken and written translation between Chinese and Indonesian for company documents, contracts, emails, and internal materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate technical documents between Bahasa Indonesia, English, and/or Chinese.
• Support multilingual meetings by providing interpretation services and assisting with on-site translation for visiting clients and external stakeholders.
• Assist management with daily administrative tasks, including schedule coordination, meeting arrangements, and document preparation.
• Support preparation of reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Assist project teams during meetings and coordination with foreign stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Language, Communication, or related fields
• Minimum 4 years of experience in translation/documentation roles, including administrative support
• Expertise in technical and professional translation, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and common office software; professional-level English and Chinese
• Highly accurate, detail-oriented, professional, discreet, and able to handle technical content

Job Code: #575