Translator (Japanese Speaking)

KINDEN CORPORATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinden Corporation in Singapore is seeking a Secretary to all native Japanese Project Managers and Management. You will assist in communications and reports writing, and attend site progress meetings with consultants, main contractor, owner, and suppliers, providing reliable Japanese-English interpretation as needed.

Your role includes taking Minutes of Meeting and interacting professionally with internal and external partners, requiring fluency in English and Japanese (JLPT N3 minimum) and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Japanese required.
• Listening, speaking and writing in both languages essential.
• Experience in site/construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Japanese PMs and management as secretary.
• Assist in communications and reports writing.
• Attend site progress meetings with consultants, main contractor, owner, suppliers.
• Provide Japanese↔English interpretation for business partners and Kinden Japan.
• Take accurate Minutes of Meeting.
• Maintain professional communication with internal/external parties.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese/English

Interpretation & translation

Meeting coordination

Minute taking

Interpersonal communication

Education

O-Level

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• As Secretary to all native Japanese Project Managers and Management
• Assist in all communications and reports writing.
• Require to attend all site progress meetings between Kinden and consultants, main contractor, owner, suppliers etc
• Japanese to English and English to Japanese interpretation with all business partners and Kinden Japan Head Office
• Taking Minutes of Meeting
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate accurately, promptly, effectively and professional with internal and external parties.

Requirement

• Minimum 'O' level.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experince.
• Preferably those with experience in the construction industy.
• Those with technical engineering knowledge wil be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English and Japanese (minimum JLPT N3). Listening / Writing / Speaking is essential.
• Those with JLPT N2 and more working experience will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office required.
• Willingness to work at Tuas area with transportation pick up at designated MRT stations.