Translator ZULU

Master Human Resource Services

Midrand

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A South African recruitment agency is seeking a Zulu Translator and Scriptwriter. The role involves translating programs and scripts from English to Zulu, requiring at least a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 2-3 years of experience in translation and dubbing. Ideal candidates must possess high-level language translation skills, fluency in Zulu and English, and excellent communication abilities. Strong computer skills are also necessary. Salary is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in Translation, Dubbing or related work.
  • High level of language translation skills.
  • Fluency in Zulu and English.
  • Scriptwriting skills and excellent written and verbal communication in Zulu and English.

Responsibilities

  • Accurate and timely translation of programs from English to Zulu.
  • Provide translated script and subtitles as required in Zulu.
  • Prioritize work to meet deadlines.
  • Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
  • Dubbing and ensuring meaning retention in final output.
  • Proofread and edit final Dubbing translated versions.

Skills

Translation skills
Scriptwriting skills
Communication skills in Zulu
Computer skills
Computer skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Media, Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Zulu Translator and Scriptwriter

To Apply: email your cv in word format. Please provide a link to a showreel of any work you have done if possible.

Salary: Depending on experience

Requirements
  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Media, Mass Communication, Journalism, or any related field.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in Translation, Dubbing or any related work.
  • High level of language translation skills.
  • Proficient in Zulu and English.
  • Scriptwriting skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in Zulu and languages.
  • Computer skills.
Duties
  • Accurate and timely translation of programs from English to Zulu.
  • Providing translated script and subtitles as required in Zulu.
  • Prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
  • Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
  • Reading, listening, comprehending carefully through the original material and dubbing it in the targeted language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text/report is retained.
  • Proofreading and editing final Dubbing translated versions.
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