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Chinese Translator (Mandarin ↔ English)

Jawabu HR Consultancy Services Limited Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-08-07
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-07Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 105,000 - 150,000
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A manufacturing company in Nairobi seeks a Chinese Translator fluent in Mandarin and English to support daily operations, employee coordination, and document translation. The role requires at least 2 years of translation experience and offers a salary of KSh 105,000–150,000.

  • Mandarin–English translation role in a manufacturing environment
  • Requires at least 2 years of translation or interpretation experience
  • Salary range KSh 105,000–150,000
  • HSK or additional translation certification is an added advantage
  • Full-time role based in Nairobi, Kenya

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Original source description

CHINESE TRANSLATOR (Mandarin ↔ English).

Experience

IN MANUFACTURING SET-UP

JAWABU HR CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Marketing & Communications

2 weeks ago

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Nairobi

Full Time

Manufacturing & Warehousing

KSh

105,000 - 150,000

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Job summary

Are you fluent in Mandarin and English and passionate about bridging cultures and driving effective workplace communication? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic manufacturing company where your language skills will play a key role in daily operations and employee coordination. we'd love to hear from you!

Min Qualification:

Diploma

Level:

Mid level

Length:

2 years

Language Requirement:

Chinese, English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Job descriptions &

as a Chinese

Translator or Interpreter.

Ø

in a manufacturing, industrial,

engineering, or construction environment is an added advantage.

Ø

Excellent spoken and written Mandarin and

English.

Ø

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, Outlook).

Ø

Good report writing and document preparation

skills.

Key

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • and
  • Ø
  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chinese
  • Language, Translation, Linguistics, International Relations, Business
  • Administration, or a related field.
  • Ø
  • HSK certification is an added advantage.
  • Ø
  • Additional certification in translation or
  • interpretation is desirable.
  • Ø
  • At least 2 years'

Responsibilities

  • ·
  • Provide accurate verbal and written translation between Chinese and
  • English.
  • ·
  • Facilitate communication between management and employees.
  • ·
  • Assist with employee coordination and day-to-day workforce management.
  • ·
  • Prepare, translate, and organize reports, correspondence, and other
  • company documents.
  • ·
  • Support administrative tasks and maintain proper documentation.
  • ·
  • Assist supervisors in communicating work schedules and production
  • targets.
  • ·
  • Assist Chinese visitors, consultants, suppliers, and clients during
  • factory visits.
  • ·
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company information, employee
  • records, and business operations.
  • ·
  • Ensure translations maintain the intended meaning, accuracy, and
  • confidentiality.
  • Work closely with
  • various departments to ensure smooth communication and operations
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