Medical Interpreter

Bhaasha; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading interpreting services company in South Africa is looking for skilled interpreters for medical and social sectors. Candidates must possess excellent command of their interpreted language and English, and experience in simultaneous interpretation is essential. The role involves working both in-person and via remote means, requiring proficiency in translation and relevant computer tools. Professionalism and punctuality are vital for success in this role.

Skills

Excellent oral and written knowledge of the interpreted language

Perfect command of English (C1 level)

Interest in health, social and administrative fields

Proficiency in Translation and Medical Terminology

Experience in Simultaneous Interpretation

Comfortable with computer tools

Punctuality, reliability and responsiveness

Job description

Bhaasha is a company active in the field of interpreting in medical, social and administrative environments.

Our mission is to develop solutions / means to access the right interpreter at the right time and in the right place in order to enable all people from different cultures, communication across language barriers and equitable access to socio-administrative, educational and public health services. For our interpreting service, we are looking for interpreters paid by the hour and on demand, for missions in South Africa, in person and by telephone / video conference. Languages searched for (non-exhaustive) : XhosaAfrikaansNdebeleSepediSesothoSetswanaSiswatiTsongaVendaArabicBembaIgboLingalaOromoShonaSomaliSwahiliTongaTshilubaChichewaKirundiAmharicMalagasy

• Have an excellent oral and written knowledge of the interpreted language (mother tongue)
• Perfect command of the English language corresponding to at least an oral and written C13.
• Interest in working in the health, social and administrative fields
• Proficiency in Translation, Medical Terminology
• Experience in Simultaneous Interpretation
• Be comfortable with computer tools for making appointments, managing the agenda and sessions
• Punctuality, reliability and responsiveness

Professional Attitude and Behavior