Translation Assistant (Korean Speaker)

Syncmold Enterprise (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading translation firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking skilled translators and interpreters fluent in Mandarin, Korean, and English. Responsibilities include translation of documents and providing interpretation support during meetings and audits. This role welcomes fresh graduates with a degree in Korean language or equivalent proficiency. Candidates must be detail-oriented and comfortable communicating across departments. Join us in a dynamic environment that values effective collaboration and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin, Korean, and English.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable with field work.
• Effective communication with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Translate conversations, written documents, and provide spoken interpretation.
• Support meetings and audits with on-site interpretation.
• Collaborate with teams to understand context.

Skills

Translation between Mandarin-Korean, English-Korean

Cross-department communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

College/University degree in Korean language

TOPIK Level 3 and above or equivalent proficiency

Job description

Job Requirements

1. Proficiency in translation and interpretation between Mandarin-Korean, English-Korean, or all three languages (written and spoken).
2. No prior work experience required (fresh graduates are welcome).
3. College/University degree in Korean language or TOPIK Level 3 and above (or equivalent proficiency level).
4. Detail-oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills.
5. Ability to work on-site and communicate flexibly with staff at all levels.
6. Comfortable with field work and effective cross-department communication.

Job Description

1. Primary responsibilities include translation (conversational, written, and document processing) and accompanying spoken interpretation (Mandarin/English/Korean).
2. Provide interpretation support during meetings, training sessions, and audits, including on-site interpretation between expatriates and clients.
3. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to understand context and content.
4. Maintain well-organized and confidential translation records.
5. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.