Afrikaans OPI/VRI Interpretation Vacancy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Respond to calls in a professional manner, adhering to the Interpreter's code of conduct.

• Always be prepared to take notes during calls.

• Familiarize yourself with the specific vocabulary related to the healthcare and medical industry.

• Accurately and completely render all messages, without adding, omitting, or substituting content.

• Deliver the highest level of customer service during interpretation.

• Facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient individuals and Clients by providing precise and complete interpretation of messages.

• Apply established standards of practice.

• Participate in internal professional training sessions.

• Show eagerness to obtain new professional certifications.

• Communicate and report to your team leader regularly.

• Adhere to dress code requirements for video remote interpreting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Fluent in the source language (English) and a native speaker of the target language "Afrikaans."

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in over-the-phone interpretation with a well-known interpretation company.

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.

• Awareness of legal terminology is an advantage.

• International certifications in the healthcare industry are a plus (PICSI, ALTA, HIPAA, etc.).

• High school diploma in your native language.

• High emotional intelligence and cultural tolerance.

• Excellent communication, listening, note-taking, and memory retention skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with a defined schedule.

• Options for full-time or part-time roles (business hours and weekends).

• Immediate availability to start working following onboarding.

• Access to internal certified training.

• Monthly fee payments.

• Contract-based employment.