Portuguese and Chinese Translator — Union Energy (Beira, Sofala)

The essentials: Union Energy Mozambique is recruiting 1 Portuguese and Chinese Translator for Beira, in the Cerâmica area (Sofala province). The application deadline is September 25, 2026, and applications must be submitted by email.

About the company

Union Energy Mozambique is a company registered in Maputo operating in the petroleum products sector. Its activities cover the storage, retail, sale, and distribution of fuels, specifically diesel, gasoline, Jet A-1, and lubricating oils.

The company has 1 open position for its operation in Beira, located in the Cerâmica area, Sofala province. This site on the central coast of the country constitutes a logistical context where language fluency between Portuguese and Chinese has immediate practical utility in daily operations.

The role combines oral interpretation and written translation between Portuguese and Chinese with administrative support. This linguistic bridge supports relationships with local entities, suppliers, and company partners.

What you will do

In this translation and administrative support role, you will perform the following tasks in daily operations:

• Oral interpretation: ensure oral translation and interpretation in Portuguese and Chinese during work meetings and company phone calls.
• Written translation: perform written translation of documents, reports, and email correspondence in both working languages.
• Administrative support: handle routine office work, including calendar management, filing of files, and answering correspondence.
• Institutional communication: ensure communication between the company, local partners, and public services is correctly delivered in both languages.
• Confidentiality: handle all sensitive information accessed during your duties with discretion and confidentiality.
• Team support: assist colleagues with other assigned tasks according to the company's operational needs.
• Local travel: carry out work travel in the Beira region whenever operations require your presence.

Working conditions

Salary: undisclosed.

Salary and benefits: to be agreed with the company. The contract type and schedule were not disclosed.

You may indicate your salary expectation and a summary of your experience when submitting your application. If you have questions about the working conditions, you can contact the company via the provided email address.

Before applying

• Organize your resume with a clear emphasis on your language skills in Portuguese and Chinese and experience in administrative tasks. Learn more in our guide on how to send a CV by email.
• If you have knowledge of English or previous translation experience, include these in your CV, as they are an advantage for the position. Also check out the guide on English CV in Mozambique.
• Write a simple cover letter summarizing your language and professional background, following the guidelines in the guide on how to write a cover letter.
• Review the structure of your CV and confirm the accuracy of your details before submitting your application, using the guide on how to make a CV in Mozambique.
• Confirm that you have the required availability for local travel in the Beira area as required by operations.
• Note the deadline of September 25, 2026, to submit your application on time.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, send your CV by email to liam@unionenergy.co.mz, with the subject line exactly «Translator – Beira».

Applications are submitted exclusively by email, with no forms or portal registrations. The deadline for receiving applications is September 25, 2026.

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