Translation Services Overview
Translation Services in South Africa
Professional translation services for personal, certified, academic, legal, immigration, financial and business documents. Soror Language Services supports South African, African and international language requirements for individuals, businesses and organisations.
Translation Solutions for Documents, Businesses & Organisations
SLS provides professional translation for individuals, companies and organisations requiring clear communication across languages. Services cover personal and official documents, academic records, business content and specialist material across more than 80 South African, African and international languages.
Choose the service that best matches your requirements or send us your documents and we will assess the appropriate translation solution.
Choose the Translation Service You Need
Certified Translation
Certified and sworn translation options for documents requiring formal submission, depending on the receiving authority and intended use.
Certified Translation Services →Document Translation
Translation of personal, immigration, academic, legal, financial, employment and business documents.
Document Translation Services →Business & Corporate Translation
Reports, company documents, HR material, financial content, presentations, policies and professional corporate communication.
Academic Translation
Degrees, diplomas, transcripts, certificates, educational records, research material and university correspondence.
Academic Document Translation →African Language Translation
Professional translation across South African and African languages for documents, organisations and multilingual communication.
African Language Translation →International Languages
Translation across French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Arabic, Chinese and other international languages.
Explore Languages →Apostille, Authentication & Legalisation Services
If your translated or original documents will be used abroad, SLS can also assist with DIRCO Apostilles and Certificates of Authentication, High Court Apostilles and authentication, academic verification, notarial routes and embassy or consular legalisation where required.
Translation for Professional & Specialist Content
Projects are assigned according to the language combination, document type, subject matter and intended use.
Legal Translation
Contracts, affidavits, agreements, court documents, judgments and legal correspondence.
Medical Translation
Medical reports, certificates, patient documentation and healthcare material.
Financial Translation
Bank statements, financial reports, audit documentation and other financial records.
Technical Translation
Manuals, specifications, technical documentation and specialist industry material.
Immigration Translation
Documents supporting visa, residency, citizenship, employment and international applications.
Marketing & Communications
Corporate communications, brochures, presentations, campaigns and multilingual content.
South African, African & International Languages
SLS supports a broad range of language combinations for personal, professional and organisational translation requirements.
South African & African
Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana, Sepedi, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga and other African languages.
African Languages →European Languages
French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Russian and other European languages.
European Languages →International Languages
Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Urdu and many other international languages.
Languages Overview →How Our Translation Process Works
A straightforward process from initial assessment to completed translation.
Send Your Documents
Upload, email or WhatsApp clear copies of the material requiring translation.
Receive Your Quote
We assess the language pair, document type, volume, formatting and other project requirements.
Translation & Review
The project is translated and reviewed for terminology, accuracy and consistency.
Delivery
The completed translation is supplied in the agreed format, with other delivery arrangements where required.
Professional Translation with Clear Project Handling
Translation requirements differ according to the document, language, audience and intended use. SLS focuses on professional human translation together with clear communication throughout the project.
- Professional human translation
- 80+ local and international languages
- Certified options where required
- Confidential document handling
- Personal, business & specialist content
- Clear quotations & agreed turnaround
Not sure which translation service you need?
Send us the document and tell us the language required, intended use and where it will be submitted. We can assess whether you require a standard professional translation, certified translation or another service.
Have Documents Ready for Translation?
Send us clear copies of the documents together with the source language, target language and intended use for assessment.
Translation Services FAQs
What types of documents can SLS translate?
Projects include personal, academic, business, legal, immigration, financial, medical, technical and other professional documents.
How do I obtain a translation quote?
Send or upload clear copies of your documents together with the source language, target language and intended use. We will assess the material and confirm the quotation and expected turnaround.
Do you provide certified translations?
Yes. Certified or sworn translation options can be arranged where appropriate. Requirements depend on the document, language combination and receiving authority.
Which languages do you translate?
SLS works across more than 80 South African, African and international languages, subject to the required language combination and project requirements.
Can you translate Afrikaans documents into English?
Yes. Afrikaans-to-English projects can include certificates, divorce documents, military records, academic records, financial documents, legal material and other professional content.
How long does translation take?
Turnaround depends on the language pair, document volume, subject matter, formatting and any certification requirements. The expected completion date is confirmed with the quotation.
Are client documents handled confidentially?
Client documents and project information are handled as confidential material throughout the quotation, translation and delivery process.
Request Your Translation Quote
Send us your documents and tell us the source language, target language and intended use. We will assess the requirements and provide a quotation.
Contact Soror Language Services
Office:
+27 11 793 6677
Mobile / WhatsApp:
+27 83 301 6409
Email:
sales@sls.org.za
For the fastest quotation, send clear copies of the documents and confirm the language required.