Chinese Translator

Job description

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Chinese Translator to support communication between our Chinese technical team and local staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a machinery, automotive, truck motors, or heavy equipment environment, and be able to translate technical terminology accurately.

Key Responsibilities

·      Translate Chinese to English and English to Chinese (written and verbal).

·      Facilitate communication between Chinese engineers, technicians, and Zambian staff.

·      Interpret technical documentation, manuals, reports, and operational instructions.

·      Provide on-site translation during technical assessments, repairs, and installations.

·      Assist management with correspondence, meetings, and reporting.

·      Ensure translations maintain meaning, tone, and technical accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

·      Diploma or Degree in Languages. Mechanical Engineering, or related field is an added advantage.

·      Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written).

·      Prior experience working in a machinery, automotive, engineering, or heavy equipment environment is mandatory.

·      Ability to translate technical vocabulary related to engines, trucks, mechanical parts, and workshop operations.

·      Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural team.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit in a single document their Cover letter, CV and copies of Academic and Professional qualifications.