Bilingual Secretary at Golden Star (Wassa) Limited

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Golden Star (Wassa) Limited, (a member of Chifeng Gold Group), is a gold mining company situated at Akyempim in the Wassa East District of the Western Region. Moreover, Golden Star is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Golden Star is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and rewarding work environment where every individual is treated with respect. This includes fair employment practices that are in accordance with our Policy on Human Rights and United Nations Global Compact principles.

Golden Star is a responsible employer and may conduct screening checks and assessments to support decision-making on hiring, promotion and development opportunities.

A vacancy exists for the position of Bilingual Secretary

 

JOB PURPOSE

The incumbent will provide bilingual secretarial services and administrative support to the Board of Golden Star, and the general workforce.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role accountabilities are stated below:

 

  • Interpret discussions at meetings, workshops, field visits and during other engagements from Chinese to English and vice versa;
  • Translate management reports and documents in both written and oral from English to Chinese and vice versa;
  • Manage and maintain executive itinerary by scheduling appointments and meetings, receiving and welcoming visitors, making follow-ups on correspondences and organize required logistics;
  • Assist with public relations activities and other programmes requiring interpretation and translation;
  • Coordinate camp supplies and assist with other administrative and welfare services for Chinese and other foreign nationals
  • Support and facilitate completion of management reports in the appropriate language;
  • Take minutes of meetings where required.
  • Perform any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time by the employee’s leader.

Qualification Required & Experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge

  • Must have a minimum of HND/Diploma in Translation or University degree in Linguistics or Languages (Chinese (a must), English, French and other foreign languages);
  • Must have good working experience in translation and interpretation as well as related administrative services in an organization with a culturally diverse background;
  • Excellent written and spoken English, Chinese. French and other languages will be added advantage;

 

Skills

  • Fluent in oral and written expressions in English, Chinese. French and additional international language will be an added advantage:
  • Ability to work under pressure and be dependable for results;
  • Excellent work ethics,
  • Adoptive and problem-solving skills to carry out tasks associated with the position
  • Ability to manage own time effectively and that of others in relation to role’s accountabilities;
  • Ability to recognize preconceived notions and stereotypical views of people and able to adopt inclusive and culturally appropriate behaviours;
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks within set deadlines;
  • Strong sense of urgency as well as a high level of confidentiality,
  • Computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications, inter/intranet, email and social media;
  • Ability to use interpretation and translation tools to organise meetings via zoom and other similar international meeting platforms;

Location: Accra

 

 


How To Apply  | Bilingual Secretary at Golden Star (Wassa) Limited

Interested applicants should submit applications to:

wrecruitment@gsr.com

or the address below, and follow the application guidelines below:

HR & Administration Superintendent

Golden Star (WASSA) Limited

P. O. Box 16075, KIA

Accra

  1. Clearly identify which job posting you are applying for by referencing the job title,
  2. Include only essential personal information (do not include your gender, date of birth, age, family status, military status, citizenship status, home address or personal identification numbers).
  3. Include an introductory paragraph in your cover letter explaining why you believe you are suited to the role you are applying for.
  4. Please limit your CV to a maximum of three (3) pages.
  5. Your CV should include qualifications/certificates, work experience and a minimum of two references.
  6. Please list work experience and qualifications in order with most recent being first.

Closing Date: 08 August, 2022