French Translation Services for HSRC in Pretoria

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French Translation services

What this tender is about

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is seeking French (West African dialect) to English translation services for research interviews conducted in Senegal. The project involves translating approximately 40 interview transcripts, each 10-15 pages long, focusing on themes of youth, work, and socio-economic development. Service providers must demonstrate professional translation experience, particularly with academic and social science materials, and familiarity with Senegalese French nuances. Proposals should include a competency test, project management overview, team CVs, and client references. Pricing should be quoted per word of the original transcript. The closing date for submissions is 30 September 2026.

Scope of work

• Translate interview transcripts from French (including Senegalese dialects) into English, ensuring accuracy and maintaining academic and socio-cultural nuances.
• Flag any uncertainty about words, phrases, or sections instead of omitting them.
• Adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards when handling research data.
• Use MS OneDrive for sharing and receiving materials.
• Deliver final translated documents in MS Word format within 3 weeks of receiving files.

How to submit

• Submit proposals via email to [contact on the official notice] by 30 September 2026, before the end of business.

What is in the documents

• TOR-French translation services_Case Studies-Sept. 2026.docx

  This document outlines the Terms of Reference for French to English translation services required by the HSRC for the Youth Futures Portfolio. It details the background, scope of work, expected outputs, service provider requirements, and proposal submission guidelines.

• Transcription extract for translation.docx

  This document provides an example of a transcribed interview in French, discussing public policies, employability of youth in the automotive sector, and partnerships with international organizations like GIZ.

• Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.docx

  This document contains standard bidding requirements, including declarations of independence, non-collusion, and absence of state employment or conflicts of interest for bidders.

Tender documents (4)

• PDFSBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (Amended).pdf
• DOCTranscription extract for translation.docx
• DOCStandard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.docx
• DOCTOR-French translation services_Case Studies-Sept. 2026.docx

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