Japanese Interpreter (Japanese-English)

Scicom (MSC) Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Scicom (MSC) Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a proficient Japanese Interpreter to provide accurate, real-time interpretation between Japanese and English during technical and business meetings. The role supports engineers when engaging with Japanese clients to ensure clear communication of requirements and discussions.

The candidate will translate materials, assist with meeting summaries, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and professional fluency in English.
• Proven experience as a Japanese-English Interpreter or Translator.
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret technical and engineering terminology.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, neutral, and culturally sensitive communication style.
• Ability to work effectively in client-facing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Preferred: JLPT N1 or N2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English during meetings, workshops, and discussions.
• Support engineers in communicating technical concepts, project updates, and solutions to Japanese clients.
• Facilitate smooth communication between internal teams and Japanese-speaking stakeholders.
• Translate meeting materials, emails, presentations, and other business documents when required.
• Ensure accurate interpretation while maintaining the intended meaning, tone, and context.
• Assist in preparing meeting summaries and action items.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.

Skills

Japanese-English Interpreter

English Fluency

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Employment Type
Part-Time - till 31st January 2027 only.

Job Summary
We are seeking a proficient Japanese Interpreter to provide accurate and real-time interpretation between Japanese and English during technical and business meetings. The successful candidate will support engineers when engaging with Japanese clients, ensuring clear communication and mutual understanding of technical discussions, project requirements, and business matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English during meetings, workshops, and discussions.
• Support engineers in communicating technical concepts, project updates, and solutions to Japanese clients.
• Facilitate smooth communication between internal teams and Japanese-speaking stakeholders.
• Translate meeting materials, emails, presentations, and other business documents when required.
• Ensure accurate interpretation while maintaining the intended meaning, tone, and context.
• Assist in preparing meeting summaries and action items.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and professional fluency in English.
• Proven experience as a Japanese-English Interpreter or Translator.
• Ability to understand and accurately interpret technical and engineering terminology.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, neutral, and culturally sensitive communication style.
• Ability to work effectively in client-facing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering, telecommunications, IT, manufacturing, or technical projects.
• JLPT N1 or N2 certification.
• Prior experience interpreting in business meetings, project discussions, or customer engagements.

Key Competencies

• Excellent listening and interpretation skills.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Cultural awareness and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple discussions effectively.

Purpose of the Role: Enable effective communication between engineers and Japanese clients, ensuring technical and business discussions are accurately understood by all parties and helping to maintain strong client relationships.

Attractive Salary: RM4500 - RM5000 Per month

Scicom was incorporated in 1997 in Malaysia and is a Public Listed Company (PLC) listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia. Scicom has been a PLC since 2005 with service centres in Kuala Lumpur and Colombo. We service local conglomerates, multi-nationals and governments around the region and beyond.

Our suite of services include integrated solutions in Customer Lifecycle Management, Education Solutions, e-Commerce Solutions and e-Government Solutions.

Scicom talks, emails, tweets, chats, processes and interacts with millions of customers annually. Our portfolio of business solutions and industry expertise enables us to address our client’s business challenges and translate their strategic vision into roadmaps that will rapidly create new sources of value and differentiation. Over 100 million distinct transactions resolve, enhance, provide value and serves our clients customers in over 30 languages.

Our centres in Malaysia and Sri Lanka, linked and fully redundant via state of the art multi-channel technology platforms, serves a discerning client base.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.