Language Coordinator

21 hours ago

Johannesburg Gauteng, South Africa The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Full time R40 000 - R80 000 per year
The Language Coordinator2 oversees and facilitates translation projects for one or more assigned languages, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in delivering linguistic products worldwide. This role focuses on coordinating tasks using translation project management tools, guiding internal and external resources, and keeping projects on track. The ideal candidate is a skilled project manager with strong organizational, linguistic, and communication abilities, capable of providing training and feedback across cultures, and committed to delivering excellent service to stakeholders.

Quality Evaluation

  • Assess the quality of translation, interpretation, and production work by internal and external resources, including linguistic accuracy, completeness, and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure final project files are delivered to the requesting party.

Project Coordination

  • Manage projects using standard processes to ensure timely completion, including communication, expectations, and payment with external translation providers.
  • Balance translation, interpretation, and production workloads for assigned language(s) through efficient project coordination, including file preparation, task assignment, and project tracking.
  • Act as a backup Language Supervisor when needed.
  • Coordinate both sensitive, high-profile projects and non-sensitive, low-profile projects.

External Engagement

  • Onboard, train, and maintain strong relationships with external translation providers.

Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Language Supervisor.

  • Must hold a current / valid Temple recommend and /or be worthy to possess one.

  • Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, typically including at least six years of professional translation expertise in the assigned language. Native speakers preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of project management or related experience.
  • Mastery of spoken and written English and at least one other language, with strong command of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and syntax.
  • Knowledge of countries, culture, history, current events, customs, and values related to the languages being translated.
  • Proven skills in project management, time management, interpersonal communication, coaching, problem-solving, and the ability to perform under pressure.
  • Ability to work effectively with internal and external resources to ensure projects are completed on time and meet client specifications
  • Proficiency with translation and business management tools, including web interfaces, data entry, and file handling. Ability to provide basic technical support for users of these systems.
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and operating systems.
  • Knowledge of Church doctrine, policies, and ecclesiastical organization.
  • Foundational knowledge of word processing, graphic production, and language recording best practices; familiarity with computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools.

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