About the Company
About the Role
The Translator will provide accurate oral and written translation between Chinese/English and Arabic in business, technical, and daily operational contexts. The ideal candidate has excellent language skills, strong cultural awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation during meetings, negotiations, site visits, training, and daily operations.
- Translate written documents, including contracts, reports, emails, manuals, presentations, and marketing materials.
- Proofread and edit translations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and cultural appropriateness.
- Assist Chinese-speaking staff with communication with local authorities, suppliers, clients, and employees.
- Support administrative and coordination tasks when required.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Travel within Alexandria or elsewhere in Egypt occasionally, as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Languages, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred.
Required Skills
- Native or near-native fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) or English.
- Strong command of Chinese is highly preferred.
- Excellent listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in multi languages.
- Familiarity with translation tools and Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must be based in Alexandria or willing to relocate to Alexandria.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Egypt.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in industry of manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Chinese business culture and local Egyptian business practices.
- Certification in translation or interpreting.
- Ability to also translate between Chinese and Arabic or English and Arabic.
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