Chinese Translator

Responsibilities:

• Provide consecutive interpretation between Mandarin Chinese and English during meetings, discussions, site visits, training sessions, and day-to-day operations.
• Translate documents, emails, reports, contracts, instructions, notices, and other business materials between Chinese and English.
• Facilitate communication between Chinese-speaking managers and local employees.
• Accompany Chinese management or staff to meetings, business appointments, supplier visits, project sites, and other official engagements where translation support is required.
• Ensure that translated information accurately reflects the original meaning, tone, and context.
• Assist with communication between the company and Chinese clients, suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
• Explain cultural or language-related differences where necessary to prevent misunderstandings.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company, employee, client, and business information.
• Assist Chinese-speaking management with administrative and operational communication when required.
• Prepare translated correspondence, presentations, reports, and other business materials.
• Support onboarding, training, and workplace communication for Chinese and English-speaking employees.
• Maintain a professional glossary of commonly used technical, operational, and industry-specific terminology.
• Perform other translation and interpretation duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Chinese Language, Linguistics, Translation, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
• Proven experience as a Chinese Translator, Interpreter, Mandarin Translator, or in a similar role.
• Strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in both languages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate information quickly and accurately while maintaining its original meaning.
• Good understanding of Chinese and Nigerian business/workplace culture.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common workplace communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HSK certification or other recognized Chinese-language qualification.
• Experience working with Chinese-owned companies or Chinese-speaking management in Nigeria.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, trading, oil & gas, or another relevant industry.
• Familiarity with technical or industry-specific terminology.
• Experience providing both written translation and face-to-face interpretation.