Professional Translation Services You Can Trust
Accurate • Confidential • Ethical
Based in South Africa • Delivering Translations Worldwide
Accurate • Confidential • Ethical
Professional Translation Services you can Trust
Accurate • Confidential • Ethical
Professional and Experienced Translation Services
Carlow Translations, founded by Lance and Gill Carlow, provides accurate, confidential and ethical translation services to businesses, organisations, government departments and individuals in South Africa and internationally.
We work across English, Afrikaans, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and a range of South African languages, with every translation carefully reviewed for accuracy, context and meaning.
Discuss your Translation needs
A Straightforward Process
Understand – We establish what you need, the language, purpose and deadline.
Assess – We review your documents and any terminology or formatting requirements.
Translate – Experienced translators complete the work with the appropriate linguistic and contextual understanding.
Review – We check accuracy, meaning, consistency and quality.
Deliver – Your completed translation is supplied in the agreed format.
OUR PROMISE
ACCURATE • CONFIDENTIAL • ETHICAL
Technology enhances our work. Human expertise gives it meaning.
Professional And Experienced Translation Service
Why Choose Us
1. Accuracy You Can Rely On
Your translation is handled with careful attention to meaning, specialist terminology, tone and intended purpose—so your message remains clear, accurate and fit for use.
2. Confidential Handling
We understand the sensitive nature of personal, legal, medical and business documents. Your information is treated with discretion and handled responsibly throughout the translation process.
3. Experienced, Personal Service
You receive direct, attentive assistance from your first enquiry through to final delivery, with a clear understanding of your requirements.
4. Reliable Communication
You are kept informed and receive responsive support at every stage of your translation.
5. Tailored to Your Purpose
Each assignment is assessed according to its language, subject matter, audience, formatting and deadline.
6. Culturally Appropriate Translation
Language, context and regional usage are carefully considered so that your message is understood as intended.
7. Professional and Ethical Service
Expect honest communication, responsible practices and high professional standards throughout the process.
We Look At People Differently