[Hiring] African Language Translators, Editors and Proofreaders @Factory 209 t/a Gradlinc

Role Description

Please note that applications for this position are ONLY being accepted on the Gradlinc platform only. Please create an account on Gradlinc and apply there.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Translate school materials and children's readers from English into your home language.
• Proofread and check translated texts for spelling, grammar, terminology, and age-appropriate language.
• Check corrections on typeset pages.
• Follow our terminology lists and style guidelines, and meet agreed deadlines.

Qualifications

• Home-language speaker of at least one of the following languages: isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, siSwati, Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, and Afrikaans.
• 100% fluent in English, and comfortable working in UK English.
• Studying, or a qualification in, linguistics, African languages, translation, language practice, or education.
• Careful, reliable, and able to work to a deadline.
• A laptop, Microsoft Word, and reliable internet.
• Previous translation, editing, or proofreading experience is an advantage but not required for students.

Requirements

• Apply on Gradlinc with your CV.
• List your languages and specify which you can translate into.
• Mention any translation, editing, or proofreading you have done.
• Shortlisted applicants will be asked to do a short paid test.

Benefits

• Paid per project, at rates agreed before each job.