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Associate Remediation Specialist

  • Hybrid
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • ZAR 220,000 - ZAR 250,000 per year
  • Production

Job description

The position of Associate Remediation Specialist is a key player at TransPerfect. Specialists execute document accessibility projects from the start to the finish and serve as a vital resource for ensuring our clients' digital content is inclusive. Individuals in this role focus on PDF and document remediation in line with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, directly helping global organizations stay compliant with critical accessibility legislation (including the ADA, ACA, and the EU Accessibility Act). This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking to build a career in digital accessibility and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for the entire life-cycle of all document remediation projects assigned to the individual

  • Remediate PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoints, and other digital formats by properly adjusting tags, reading order, and alternative text to meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards

  • Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

  • Understand and abide by individual project instructions

  • Liaise with sales and project management staff to clarify project parameters

  • Coordinate with quality personnel and utilize assistive technologies to ensure that the remediated documents perfectly comply with instructions and global accessibility laws

  • Communicate any issues/problems that arise

  • Distribute information to sales staff in a timely manner

Job requirements

  • Familiarity with or a strong desire to learn digital accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2) and related legislation (ADA, ACA, EU Accessibility Act)

  • Experience with document tagging, structural accessibility, or screen readers (such as JAWS or NVDA) is a strong plus

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

  • Customer service and/or project management experience

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Effective time management

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task

  • Working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Acrobat

  • Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks and work in a team environment.

  • Must be willing to learn new things, be open to challenges and thrive on success

Hybrid
  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Production
Full-time, Permanent

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