Punjabi Interpreter

Translation Empire; Rawalpindi Cantonment; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A translation and interpreting services provider is looking for a Punjabi Interpreter and Translator in Rawalpindi/Islamabad. The role involves interpreting for various public services including legal and healthcare, requiring fluency in English and Punjabi, along with relevant qualifications. Onsite job opportunities promise training and mentorship for aspiring interpreters, focusing on impactful community support.

Benefits

Training and Development in Interpreting

Hands-on experience in live settings

Mentorship from experienced linguists

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Punjabi languages.
• Holds an IELTS certificate with a minimum band score of 6.5.
• Degree in English Language, Literature, ELT, or TESOL.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for people using legal, health, and government services.
• Check non-English speakers' understanding after each sentence.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Liaise between service users and service providers.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Punjabi

Interpreting skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS Degree in English Language or Literature

Interpreting related qualification

Job description

Translation Empire PK is looking for a Punjabi Interpreter and Translator in Rawalpindi/Islamabad

We are currently recruiting for Punjabi interpreters and Translators based in Rawalpindi/Islamabad to work within various settings such as the health care, Legal, Educational, Immigration & Refugee services etc.

Established in 2001 Translation Empire PK provides professional interpreting and translation services to both the government, public and private sectors across organizations around the globe. If you speak fluent English and Punjabi language, this could be the role for you.

We are currently recruiting for:

• Telephone Interpreters
• Video Interpreters
• Translators

The Job:

Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorizing content in the original ‘source’ language, then reproducing the speech into the ‘target’ language with 100% accuracy.

You will:

• Interpret for people using legal, health and local government services
• Check the non-English speakers understanding after each sentence
• Conference, consecutive and public service interpreting
• Dealing with highly confidential information
• Liaise between the service user and service provider

Requirements:

· Fluent in English or another language

· BS/MS Degree in English Language, Literature, English Language Teaching (ELT) or TESOL

· Any other interpreting related qualification

· Must hold an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) certificate with an overall band score of 6.5, including a minimum of 6.0 in each individual subtest (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).

· You will be required to sign and agree to a surety bond.

· You will be required to sign and agree to a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

What you’ll gain:

· Training and Development in Interpreting and Translation.

· Hands-on experience working in live interpretation and translation settings across sectors such as healthcare, legal, education, and immigration.

· Mentorship and guidance from experienced linguists, offering insight into real-world communication challenges and professional interpretation standards.

· Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by bridging language gaps in critical public service environments, directly contributing to improved communication, inclusion, and support for diverse communities.

Work Mode:

· Onsite Job

Location:

· DHA Sector F Rawalpindi