Territory Coordinator – German/Dutch Speaking

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

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the allocation of localisation and digital media projects to suitable freelancers and external service providers.
• Track project progress, follow up on outstanding tasks and help ensure deliverables meet agreed deadlines and quality requirements.
• Identify and elevate language-related concerns, quality issues or potential project delays to the relevant manager.
• Keep up to date with developments in the local market, including language trends, cultural considerations and changes in digital media technology.
• Assist with sourcing local language talent by supporting recruitment activities, preparing local-language advertisements and engaging with universities or relevant networks.
• Carry out proofreading, text review and other language-related tasks using subtitling and content-editing software.
• Provide general project coordination support and assist with additional tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Languages, Translation, Linguistics, Journalism, Literature or a related field.
• Fluency in German or Dutch, with a strong understanding of the relevant language, culture and regional nuances.
• Previous experience in project coordination, project administration or a similar role.
• An interest in digital media, localisation, translation workflows or content production.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, particularly when reviewing language-based content.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to adapt when challenges arise.
• A strong commitment to delivering quality work and maintaining a positive customer experience.
• Open to working night shifts

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.