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Fatima J.

Mossel Bay, South Africa

$12/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Hi, I’m a versatile freelancer offering reliable support in data entry, virtual assistance, and social media tasks. I am skilled in: Data entry & Excel Internet research Canva design Social media support I’m hardworking, detail-oriented, and always deliver on time. I’m ready to help you complete your projects efficiently.

  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • General Transcription
  • Company Research
  • Academic Research
  • Market Research
  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Health & Wellness
  • Mobile App Testing
Maria Margaretha B.

Cape Town, South Africa

$9/hr
4.9
97 jobs

I do 100% human translations: Afrikaans to English and English to Afrikaans I am fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, and Afrikaans is my native language. I also do AI proofreading in US English and UK English Current: Afrikaans translation for CallApp, Getcontact, Evaluating AI Responses (South Africa) Previous: Afrikaans translation for Spotify App Book translation English to Afrikaans - Die Wanbegrip - Owen Jones English to Afrikaans Project for Native Translation Co., Ltd. Translating English to Afrikaans for CallApp on Crowdin Online info/data search Translation of gambling website from English to Afrikaans Afrikaans | Translations and Country Context Research English to Afrikaans Translation - General Content Web research - Market research female beauty | hair niche Clinical Appointment Scheduling in Afrikaans - United Call Centres Product research English to Afrikaans translations Online research - data specialist Video reviews and suggestions for a client. Proofreading/Editing English book of 70 000 words: 10 Secrets to Success in the World of Work Transcription of short videos and translation from Afrikaans to English. Editing and compiling Christian Training manuals for Gods World Mission. Translating short sentences from English to Afrikaans Translate MoChat app from English to Afrikaans Translation from English to Afrikaans for financial bank. Completed translating a book from English to Afrikaans. Rombii quality control/admin project completed 13/12/2017 Intent Futures 10 hours per week max. Manage Flitter expert for Twitter Growth Marketing - OnTheGrid (7 hours per week) Editing for Gods World Mission Completed Translation of a web page from English to Afrikaans on another work-platform 26 April 2016. 8 hour per week Brand ambassador for Drug / Alcohol abuse treatment program - OnTheGrid, LLC I also supported addicts and their families on Reddit and Quora. Research Analyst - Hummingbird Connect (Fixed price per milestone) I have strong and varied business administration experience which makes me a valuable link in any business's operational chain, and that will satisfy you as my client - and your clients. I also bring with me varied skills and vast admin knowledge, a dedicated and hardworking personality and an attitude that your satisfaction as my client - and the satisfaction of your clients - are what drive all work that I perform. Among others, I have managed an administrative office for a top financial institution In South Africa for 2 years, where I captured the data for the policies to be issued being only one of the variety of duties I performed as office manager. I have an NQF4 financial industry qualification. I did translations from English to Afrikaans for the scripts used in a Financial call center, and worked in the correspondence department of the call center as well. I am also a qualified The Journey Practitioner.

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Content Localization
  • Quality Control
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
Moroesi M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$6/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hello! I'm Moroesi Msimanga, a professional South African Language Specialist with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics. I help businesses, researchers, AI companies and organizations bridge language barriers through accurate translation, localization, transcription as well as language data services. With my academic background in Linguistics and my passion for languages, I understand the importance of preserving meaning, tone, and cultural context in every project. I specialize in English and multiple South African languages, including isiZulu, Sesotho, and Setswana. I am also equipped to support projects involving other South African languages. My linguistic training enables me to adapt quickly to diverse language requirements while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and professionalism. I provide high quality language solutions for a wide range of industries, including education, healthcare, legal, business, technology, market research, and artificial intelligence. My services include: - English to South African Language Translation - Localization for South African Markets - Proofreading & Editing - Audio & Video Transcription - AI Data Annotation & Data Labeling - Language Quality Assurance (QA) - Text Classification & Content Review - Linguistic Validation - Survey & Research Translation - Subtitle Translation & Review Why should clients choose me: -Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Linguistics -Strong understanding of language structure, grammar, and semantics -Accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate translations -Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and language technology projects - Excellent research and analytical skills - Detail-oriented and quality-focused - Fast turnaround times without compromising quality - Clear communication and dependable service - Confidential handling of all client information I take pride in producing work that is accurate, polished, and tailored to each client's needs. Whether you need a single document translated, multilingual content localized, transcription services, or language support for AI and data annotation projects, I am committed to delivering professional results on time and to the highest standard. I look forward to helping you bring your projects to life through expert language services and building a long-term professional partnership.

  • Translation
  • Sesotho
  • Zulu
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Localization
  • Audio Transcription
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Transcript
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • Quality Assurance
  • Google Docs
Smangele Welile Precious M.

Pinetown, South Africa

$25/hr
4.8
37 jobs

I am Smangele Welile Maphumulo from South Africa a young female, Zulu "Linguist". I have experience in different fields from marketing to radio broadcasting. Types of services I will provide for you: Radio presenting. Transcription (Xhosa) Translations (English, Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans) Transcription (Zulu, English, Xhosa and Afrikaans ) Voice Over (Zulu, English and Swahili) Proofreading (Zulu) Survey Research Creative writting Retyping Job: PDF to Word Scanned documents to Word Clear hand written to word Data entry Editing.

  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Voice-Over
  • English to Greek Translation
  • Copy Editing
  • Data Entry
Leon W.

Cape Town, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I have six years of experience in online translation from English to Afrikaans and vice versa with very high ratings. I also have data entry, MS Office and other computer related skills.

  • Afrikaans
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Translation
Lizette B.

Uvongo, South Africa

$34/hr
4.8
282 jobs

I help businesses communicate clearly, rank effectively, and convert more consistently through structured content, precise language, and search-aligned writing. My work sits at the intersection of content creation, SEO strategy, editing, and localization (English + Afrikaans). I don’t just produce text — I refine messaging systems so your content performs across platforms, audiences, and markets. Core focus areas: SEO-optimised web content and landing pages Business copywriting and content restructuring Editing and proofreading (clarity, tone, and structure refinement) English ↔ Afrikaans translation and localisation UX-aligned content improvements for digital journeys I work with small businesses, agencies, and professionals who need content that is clean, intentional, and commercially effective — not over-written or stylistically noisy. What clients typically hire me for Turning unclear or inconsistent messaging into structured, conversion-ready copy Improving website content for SEO performance and readability Editing and refining existing content for tone consistency and professionalism Translating and localising content for South African audiences (EN/Afrikaans) Creating content systems for small business websites and service pages Simplifying technical or dense information into clear customer-facing language Approach My process is structured and efficiency-driven: Diagnose intent (audience, objective, conversion path) Identify structural and language gaps Rebuild content for clarity, flow, and search alignment Refine tone to match brand positioning Ensure final output is publication-ready No unnecessary complexity. No stylistic noise. Just functional, precise communication. Specialist Strengths SEO content structure (on-page optimisation, semantic clarity) Dual-language fluency (English + Afrikaans) Editing for readability, tone, and professional polish UX-aware writing (content that supports user journeys) High-volume content consistency across platforms and pages Translation with localisation accuracy, not literal conversion Clients typically engage me when they need: Higher clarity and credibility in their messaging Better search visibility and content structure Faster turnaround on content production and refinement Consistency across websites, marketing, and documentation Reduced internal workload on writing, editing, and rewriting cycles If you need content that is structurally sound, commercially aligned, and ready for real-world use — let’s work.

  • English
  • Copywriting
  • Copy Editing
  • Content Management
  • Blog Writing
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • Article Writing
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • WordPress
  • SEO Writing
  • General Transcription

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