Language Consultant

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Academian Full time

**Job Title: Language Expert (Contract)**
**Company**: Academian
**Location**: Remote (Country-Specific)

**About Academian**:
Academian is a global leader in providing high-quality educational solutions, specializing in the development of learning content, assessment tools, and educational technology. We partner with educational institutions and organizations worldwide to help students succeed by creating impactful and innovative learning experiences.

We are seeking **Language Experts** for a **contract position** to join our team. Depending on your location, we are looking for individuals who are fluent in a specific language and possess a deep understanding of language, culture, and linguistics. Language Experts will work on a variety of projects, including content localization, translation, language tutoring, and curriculum development, ensuring the highest level of linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance for our clients.

We have openings for Language Experts in the following languages (depending on the country of focus):

- **English (US/UK)**:

- **Spanish**:

- **French**:

- **German**:

- **Italian**:

- **Portuguese**:

- **Arabic**:

- **Mandarin Chinese**:

- **Japanese**:

- **Russian**:

- **Korean**:

- **Hindi**:

- **Other languages upon request**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide expert-level language services, including translation, transcription, and content localization, ensuring accurate and culturally relevant output.
- Work with instructional designers, content creators, and other teams to adapt educational materials to local language and cultural context.
- Review and edit language content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency with brand standards and learning objectives.
- Ensure all content complies with local regulations, industry standards, and educational best practices.
- Assist with the creation and development of language-based assessments and quizzes.
- Act as a consultant on language-related matters, offering advice and guidance on linguistic nuances, language variations, and cultural references.
- Provide tutoring or language support services (if applicable) to learners in a variety of formats.
- Collaborate with international teams to ensure seamless communication and project progression across regions.

**Qualifications**:

- Native or near-native fluency in the required language (written and spoken).
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Language Studies, Translation, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Proven experience (3+ years) as a language expert, linguist, or translator, particularly in educational content.
- Strong understanding of grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural nuances specific to the language.
- Experience in localization and content adaptation for specific target audiences.
- Familiarity with translation and localization tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, etc.) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience in instructional design or teaching is a plus (depending on the role focus).

**Contract Details**:

- **Type**: Contract, Remote (Country-Specific)
- **Duration**: 3-6 months (with potential for extension)
- **Hourly Rate**: Based on experience
- **Start Date**: Immediate

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: R10,00 - R50,00 per hour

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