French to English Translation Services for HSRC.
Nathaniel Molokwane
In plain English
Translation services for French (West African dialect) to English for research interviews. Eligible bidders must have at least three years of professional translation experience in social science or development contexts.
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The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is inviting proposals for the translation of 40 research interview transcripts from French (including West African and Senegalese dialects) into English. This project is part of the Youth Futures Portfolio, a multi-country study supported by the Mastercard Foundation. The work involves translating approximately 400 to 600 pages of academic social science content. The service provider must ensure high accuracy, maintain the original tone, and handle sensitive research data with strict confidentiality. The project is expected to be completed within a three-week period, with files becoming available in early October. The final submission deadline for all proposals is 30 September 2026.
Full requirements
- Minimum three years professional translation experience in social science or development contexts
- Successful completion of HSRC translation competency test
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nathaniel Molokwane
Email: NMolokwane@hsrc.ac.za
Phone: 012-302-2235
How to apply: Interested service providers must email their proposals to nmolokwane@hsrc.ac.za by the end of business on 30 September 2026. Technical enquiries should be directed to tfraser@hsrc.ac.za.
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