Translator

Converts written or spoken information accurately from one language into another while preserving meaning, tone and context. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Translator do?

Converts written or spoken information accurately from one language into another while preserving meaning, tone and context.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR240 000 p.a.Mid-levelR420 000 p.a.SeniorR650 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Language proficiency · EssentialTranslation · EssentialCultural understanding · ImportantEditing · ImportantResearch · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

BA with specialisation in LANGUAGE PRACTICE — University of Johannesburg

BA with specialisation in LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Translator do?

Converts written or spoken information accurately from one language into another while preserving meaning, tone and context.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Language proficiency, Translation, Cultural understanding, Editing, Research.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.