Localization Project Coordinator (German/Dutch) — Night Shifts

MANPOWER Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift flexibility

Job summary

MANPOWER Group in South Africa seeks a localisation coordinator to allocate localisation and digital media projects to freelancers and service providers. You will track progress, ensure quality and deadlines, and elevate language-related issues to management.

The role requires a degree in languages or related fields, fluency in German or Dutch, and experience in project coordination. Night shifts may be required, with opportunities to contribute to recruitment and localization workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Languages, Translation, Linguistics, Journalism, Literature or a related field.
• Fluency in German or Dutch with strong cultural and regional understanding.
• Experience in project coordination or administration.
• Interest in digital media, localisation, or content production.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Open to working night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate allocation of localisation and digital media projects to freelancers and external service providers.
• Track project progress and ensure deliverables meet deadlines and quality requirements.
• Identify language-related concerns or potential delays and escalate to the manager.
• Stay up-to-date with local market developments, language trends and digital media tech.
• Assist with sourcing language talent, create local-language adverts and engage with networks.
• Carry out proofreading and text review using subtitling and content-editing software.
• Provide general project coordination support and assist with additional tasks as required.

Job description

MANPOWER Group in South Africa seeks a localisation coordinator to allocate localisation and digital media projects to freelancers and service providers. You will track progress, ensure quality and deadlines, and elevate language-related issues to management.

The role requires a degree in languages or related fields, fluency in German or Dutch, and experience in project coordination. Night shifts may be required, with opportunities to contribute to recruitment and localization workflows.