Formal written price quotations are hereby invited for the following: Interpreting services needed during meeting at West Coast District Municipality. Specifications: - Interpreting services is required for Council and Portfolio Committee meetings; - Provide services in the languages English/IsiXhosa, IsiXhosa/English and Afrikaans/isiXhosa and vice versa; - Three languages in terms of the Language Policy of WCDM/Western Cape; - On-site and Virtual Meetings; - The Service Provider must always act and dress professionally in accordance with the Rules of Order of the Council and the Dress Code Policy of the Municipality; - These policies will be provided to the successful services provider; - Suitable qualified experienced Service Provider who specializes in the field of rendering interpreting services for the following dates: - Meeting: Special Council Meeting, Date: 21 February 2024, Time: 11:00; - Meeting: Portfolio Committee Meeting, Date: 05 March 2024, Time: 10:00; - Meeting: 125th General Council Meeting, Date: 27 March 2024, Time: 11:00; - Meeting: Portfolio Committee Meeting, Date: 02 April 2024, Time: 10:00; - Meeting: Portfolio Committee Meeting, Date: May 2024, Time: 10:00; - Meeting: Special – 126th General Council Meeting, Date: 06 May 2024, Time: 11:00; - Meeting: Portfolio Committee Meeting, Date: June 2024, Time: 10:00. The interpreter should render interpreting services from the source language to the target language which could be Afrikaans, English or isiXhosa. Service Provider must be able to render service on short notice as dates of scheduled meetings can change or be cancelled on short notice. Service Provider must have access to Virtual facilities (own laptop, internet access, data, or Wi-Fi) to be able to attend meetings virtually via MS Teams / Zoom or any similar application. The prospective Service Provider should be equipped with a webcam, videophone, or another type of device that has both video and audio capabilities. Strong internet connectivity is also required. Service Provider should: Provide prompt, professional, and courteous video remote interpreting services. Interpreters with applicable experience should apply, adhere and comply with confidentiality agreements and follow established procedures for confidential records. Guarantee accuracy and satisfaction on all remote interpreting assignments. (Offre №100281455fr)