French Translator - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
Salary: R22 000 per month plus benefits
Our fantastic Client, a renowned international leader in the e-commerce sector, currently seeks to appoint a French Translator to join their fast-growing Cape Town offices. Reporting directly to the Translation Services Manager, the French Translator will have critical task of taking all text-related English content and localize them into French. The translator will ensure that business is able to effectively communicate its products to existing and potential customers in relevant regions and will also be responsible for their language quality across all promotions, products, web pages and brands.
Entry Requirements:
Non-negotiable:
• Native fluency in European French
• Demonstrates consistent behaviour aligned to Client culture
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English and French
• Proven ability to translate oral instructions and written literature from one language to another
Advantageous Requirements:
• 1 Years’ translation and/or writing experience
• Relevant qualification (Diploma or Degree in Journalism, writing or languages)
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office , Internet, etc.) and typing skills
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Provide first-class translations and content, in French, for use on any medium, including but not limited to:
o Translating from English to French
o Proof-reading and editing
o Websites and SEO content
o Reviews and press releases
o Mailers and Blogs
o SMS marketing, Direct marketing and promotions
• Work with and provide translations and content for various business partners including retention, acquisition, conversion, product and creative.
• Ensure consistency and quality of messaging across all segments
• Ensure translation and content projects are realized on time and to required quality
• Consultation with client to ensure understanding of brief/product requirements
• Ensure correct tone of messaging in terms of brand and medium
• Remain up-to-date with various online and other writing developments which may affect the brand and/or market
• Brainstorm, write and execute, as based on business requirements
Our fantastic Client, a renowned international leader in the e-commerce sector, currently seeks to appoint a French Translator to join their fast-growing Cape Town offices. Reporting directly to the Translation Services Manager, the French Translator will have critical task of taking all text-related English content and localize them into French. The translator will ensure that business is able to effectively communicate its products to existing and potential customers in relevant regions and will also be responsible for their language quality across all promotions, products, web pages and brands.
Entry Requirements:
Non-negotiable:
• Native fluency in European French
• Demonstrates consistent behaviour aligned to Client culture
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English and French
• Proven ability to translate oral instructions and written literature from one language to another
Advantageous Requirements:
• 1 Years’ translation and/or writing experience
• Relevant qualification (Diploma or Degree in Journalism, writing or languages)
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office , Internet, etc.) and typing skills
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Provide first-class translations and content, in French, for use on any medium, including but not limited to:
o Translating from English to French
o Proof-reading and editing
o Websites and SEO content
o Reviews and press releases
o Mailers and Blogs
o SMS marketing, Direct marketing and promotions
• Work with and provide translations and content for various business partners including retention, acquisition, conversion, product and creative.
• Ensure consistency and quality of messaging across all segments
• Ensure translation and content projects are realized on time and to required quality
• Consultation with client to ensure understanding of brief/product requirements
• Ensure correct tone of messaging in terms of brand and medium
• Remain up-to-date with various online and other writing developments which may affect the brand and/or market
• Brainstorm, write and execute, as based on business requirements
Recruiter: Black Pen Recruitment