Translation Project Coordinator

TransPerfect; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global language services company in Cape Town is seeking a Translation Project Coordinator to manage and coordinate all language projects. The ideal candidate will oversee the life-cycle of projects, juggle multiple assignments, and liaise with various stakeholders. Excellence in communication, organizational skills, and a Bachelor’s degree are essential for this role. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a leading team.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills needed.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Working knowledge of MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all projects assigned to the individual.
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally.
• Negotiate with vendors and coordinate with quality personnel.
• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional information to sales staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Working knowledge of MS Office

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

TransPerfect helps organizations navigate the global marketplace. It remains founder-led – and has striven to maintain the ethos and drive that led them to grow organically year-on-year for the past 30 years. Starting in an NYU dorm room in the early 1990s, TransPerfect is recognized as the largest translation and language services company in the world, with thousands of employees located in 100+ offices around the world, surpassing $1 billion in revenue in 2021.

The position of the Translation Project Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the completion of all language projects.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all projects assigned to the individual
• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Understand and abide by individual project instructions
• Liaise with sales staff to clarify project parameters
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with contract translators and proofreaders globally
• Negotiate with vendors
• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the translation perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect
• Communicate any issues/problems/caveats or additional
• Distribute information to sales staff as soon as that information is available

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks and work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to learn new things, be open to challenges and thrive on success

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