Sithuthukile Mbatha
Language Practitioner
Johannesburg
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Language Practitioner
Phetolo Ya Bophelo
Pretoria
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Content creation.
- Translated an average of 40 written and verbal communications per week English and IsiZulu.
- Translated communications between Setswana-speaking and IsiZulu-speaking parties.
- Provide review and verification of translation work.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammer and translation, reducing 85 % of errors in communication.
- Developed a strong understanding of industry-specific terminology through continuous research and professional development.
- Performed proofreading tasks on translated materials, enhancing clarity and eliminating errors for polished final products.
- Collaborated with fellow translators to maintain consistency across large-scale projects and deliver high-quality work.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing clear communication and consistently exceeding expectations in terms of both quality and turnaround times.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Education
TEFL Certificate
TeacherRecord
06.2024
Advanced Diploma - Language Practice
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 12.2023
Diploma - Language Practice
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 12.2022
National Senior Certificate -
Mnqandi High School
Nkandla 12.2019
Skills
Computer Literacy (Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Access and outlook email)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Setswana
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Participating in Community activities
Reading and writing journals
Personal details
Date of Birth : 28/02 /2002
Marital Status : Single
Nationality : South African
Additional Information
I declare that all the information provided is true and correct with all respect.
Timeline
Language Practitioner
Phetolo Ya Bophelo
06.2023 - 12.2023
TEFL Certificate
TeacherRecord
Advanced Diploma - Language Practice
Tshwane University of Technology
Diploma - Language Practice
Tshwane University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Mnqandi High School
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