Project Manager

RWS Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language solutions provider in Cape Town seeks a full-time Project Manager to enhance project delivery and ensure quality language solutions for clients. The ideal candidate must be proficient in English and another South African official language, have strong organizational skills, and experience in the translation industry. Join a team that values inclusivity and diversity, and be part of a workplace that encourages personal growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating projects within the localisation or translation industry.
• Understanding of industry-specific terminology is advantageous.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, costs and reconcile projects.
• Update Translation Memories and maintain folder structures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Skills

IT/Computing skills

Excellent administration skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to resolve customer service issues

Quality focus

Time management

Cultural awareness

Education

Post-graduate qualification in translation/interpretation or equivalent

Tools

Translation management tools (CAT)

Job description

Job Purpose

A full-time Project Manager, preferably based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and best suited to a person who is proficient in English and one of South Africa’s official languages. The role is essential to our commitment to delivering high-quality language solutions to our clients.

About LXD

Did you know that more than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world? Language defines the art of communication. It is how we connect with friends and family, and how we ultimately unlock understanding. The LXD offers clients access to the world’s largest linguistic network, including more than 1,600 in-house translators and in excess of 29,000 freelance specialists, whose cultural and technical expertise underpin 24/7 service provision in over 80 countries.

Job Overview

Experience

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• A post-graduate qualification in translation/interpretation or equivalent in Business, English, Foreign Language, Social or Applied Sciences, or other related field.
• Hands-on experience coordinating projects within the localisation or translation industry.

Skills

• • Good IT/Computing skills, including experience with translation management tools (CAT, or Computer Aided Translation tools).
  • Excellent administration skills, i.e., managing projects, costs and reconciling projects, Translation Memory updates and folder structure maintenance.
  • Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to prioritise and coordinate competing work demands and maintain composure under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills of written and verbal English.
  • Ability to resolve customer service and production issues in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Quality focus and detail oriented.
  • An understanding of industry-specific terminology and subject matter expertise is highly advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and dedication to maintaining quality standards.
  • Effective time management and organisational skills.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity to linguistic and cultural differences.
  • Willingness to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Life at RWS

Life at RWS-If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate aboutgrowing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood, then you’ll love life at RWS.

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career.

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us:to partner, putting clients fist and winning together, to pioneer, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage,to progress, aiming high and growing through actions andto deliver, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS embraces DEIand promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right –Partner, Pioneer, Progress– and we´llDelivertogether as RWS.

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