TRANSLATION · LOCALISATION · DOCUMENT REVIEW
Translation, Localisation and Document Review in South Africa
We translate, review and localise legal, technical, institutional and commercial materials for clients working across languages, markets and jurisdictions.
From formal documents and technical materials to tenders, institutional submissions and market-facing content, we help your communication move clearly across borders and support internationalisation goals.
We also review AI- and machine-translated drafts where terminology, local usage, tone, accuracy and professional accountability matter.
Translation and Localisation for Organisations Working in Several Languages
Some organisations need one document translated accurately. Others publish in several languages every month. We support both, from individual assignments to ongoing multilingual programmes across technical, commercial, institutional and public-facing content.
Recurring Publications & Network Communications
Newsletters, international network publications & communications for organisations publishing to a distributed network: international bodies, NGO federations, research networks, mining, energy and industrial groups, maintaining consistent terminology, tone and messaging.
Technical, Engineering & Product Content
Brochures, catalogues, product descriptions, manuals, specifications, health and safety information, training materials and operational documents for engineering, mining, energy, water, manufacturing and industrial markets prepared so distributors, operators and clients read the same thing you wrote.
Global Marketing & Campaign Localisation
Campaign copy, websites, social content, customer communications and brand assets adapted for the market they are aimed at, rather than translated word for word. Also called transcreation when the copy needs rewriting rather than translating.
Corporate, Legal & Institutional Content
Contracts, policies, reports, tenders, proposals, capability statements, stakeholder communications and formal submissions for organisations operating across markets and jurisdictions.
Projects may involve one language pair or coordinated delivery across several languages. Translators and reviewers are selected according to the subject matter, target market, audience and intended use.
AI TRANSLATION REVIEW & POST-EDITING
When the Translation Already Exists
Machine translation and AI tools are fast, and at sentence level they are often accurate. What they do not judge is whether the result works where it is going: register, commercial tone, local usage, sector terminology and the phrasing a reader in that market would actually expect. A text can be technically correct and still read as written by someone from somewhere else.
Translation Review & Correction
We compare the existing translation with the source, correcting errors, omissions, inconsistencies and unsuitable terminology. This is appropriate when the draft is fundamentally sound but requires professional revision before use.
Post-Editing of Machine Translation (MTPE)
We revise machine- or AI-translated content for accuracy, terminology, register, consistency and flow, so the final text reads naturally and is ready for publication or professional use.
Localisation & Market Adaptation
Sometimes the issue is not accuracy but fit. We adjust usage, references, tone, formality and market conventions so the content works naturally for its intended audience and location.
Human Review & Accountability
The final content is reviewed by a qualified language professional who checks its linguistic accuracy, consistency, terminology and suitability for the agreed audience and purpose.
Not every draft needs the same intervention. Send us the source and the existing translation, and we will assess whether it can be post-edited efficiently or whether some sections should be retranslated before you commit to the work.
Already have an AI- or machine-translated draft? Send it for review.
Language Support for Market Entry and Cross-Border Business
INTERNATIONALISATION & MARKET ENTRY
Entering a new market requires more than converting documents into another language. Websites, product information, tenders, commercial materials and stakeholder communications must reflect the terminology, expectations and professional conventions of the market where they will be used. We support companies entering South Africa and other African markets, as well as South African organisations expanding into Spanish-, Portuguese- and French-speaking markets, including Lusophone and Francophone markets within Africa itself.
Market variants matter more than many companies expect. Spain, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay do not share the same commercial tone, terminology or conventions, and material prepared for one market can sound foreign in another. The same applies to Portuguese across Portugal, Brazil, Angola and Mozambique.
Translation is only the starting point. The content must also fit the market, sector, audience and purpose for which it will be used.
Websites, Marketing & Commercial Materials
Websites, company profiles, brochures, product pages, sales presentations, campaigns and partner-facing materials adapted for the target audience, brand voice and market, rather than translated word for word.
Tenders, Bids & Formal Submissions
Expressions of interest, tenders, bids, proposals, capability statements, technical schedules and supporting documents translated and reviewed for clarity, terminology, consistency and formal submission.
Technical Products & Sector Documentation
Product descriptions, datasheets, manuals, specifications, safety information, training materials and technical documentation for engineering, mining, energy, water, manufacturing and infrastructure.
Commercial Missions & In-Market Support
Translation and interpreting for business delegations, negotiations, commercial missions, stakeholder meetings, site visits and partner discussions across South Africa, the SADC region and cross-border projects.
CONVANTIA supports the language and communication side of internationalisation. Broader market-entry, partner-search and commercial representation services are handled separately under Casa Lejana International (Pty) Ltd, the company behind CONVANTIA.
How the Translation Process Works
We confirm the scope, timeline and cost before work begins.
Send the Material
Share the document, language pair, intended audience and use. What the text is for often changes how it should be handled, and whether it needs translation, localisation, review or post-editing.
Confirm Scope
We review word count, format, repetition, terminology and delivery needs, and agree how the material is handled where the content is confidential. We also confirm whether layout work or market adaptation is required.
Quote & Timeline
You receive a fixed quote and a delivery date, usually within one working day. Short certificates are often ready the next working day; longer documents depend on volume and format.
Translate and Adapt
The text is translated, localised or reviewed against the source for accuracy, terminology, consistency and completeness before delivery.
Deliver
You receive the completed material in the agreed format. We preserve or recreate the original layout where practical, technically possible and included in the agreed scope.
Sworn, Certified and Official Translations
Need a Certified or Sworn Translation?
Some authorities will not accept a document unless its translation carries the required formal certification. This may apply to official certificates, academic records, company registration documents, contracts, patents and court papers submitted to authorities, universities, consulates or courts.
The correct route depends on the receiving authority, jurisdiction and intended use, not simply on the type of document. If you are unsure whether you need a sworn translation, a certified translation, an apostille or a physical original, ask us before proceeding.