Translator

Job Overview

Provide translation services involving Chinese, English, and Arabic languages to support company projects and daily activities based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role includes facilitating communication during business negotiations, on-site interactions, document translations, conference interpreting, and dealing with government and business partners. Act as a linguistic intermediary ensuring smooth collaboration between Chinese parties, foreign entities, local authorities, and partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform live interpretation for business meetings, on-site operations, government visits, conferences, inspections, and other formal events, ensuring accurate transmission of messages.
• Translate various documents including contracts, technical files, business correspondence, official government letters, emails, and internal policies between Chinese, English, and Arabic languages. Ensure the translations are proofread, formatted carefully, and archived systematically.
• Support day-to-day communication and coordination with local Saudi government offices, collaborators, suppliers, and company employees; respond to basic inquiries and synchronize information to maintain smooth operations.
• Maintain translation document logs, organize both translated and original materials, and ensure all records are archived properly for easy access and traceability.
• Assist in meeting processes by translating documents before meetings, providing on-the-spot interpretation, preparing minutes after meetings, and generating bilingual meeting outputs.
• Offer language assistance to staff for daily foreign language communications, form completions, coordination of international affairs, and other language-related departmental tasks.
• Complete additional translation and international affairs duties as assigned by supervisors.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or above in Arabic, English translation, or other relevant international language disciplines; recent outstanding graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience in translation roles within Chinese businesses located in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia will be prioritized.
• Strong ability in translating among Chinese, English, and Arabic including fluent spoken skills with accurate pronunciation and solid written translation capabilities.
• Familiarity with business, engineering, and foreign trade terminology.
• Understanding of Saudi Arabian local customs, business manners, and government-business communication protocols; knowledge about operational practices in overseas Chinese enterprises is an advantage.
• Highly attentive to detail, responsible, resilient under pressure, and adaptable in diverse work settings such as meetings, on-site events, and business scenarios.
• Proficient in office software and adept at composing clear and precise meeting minutes.
• Willing to relocate and work in Riyadh, conforming to the company’s employment arrangements.