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Chante V.

Potchefstroom, South Africa

$20/hr
4.2
4 jobs

If people can't remember your brand, they won't choose you. This is where I come in. I've helped 100+ brands stand out through graphic design, content creation, video editing, social media management, and strategic marketing. As a creative, I know that growth comes from staying one step ahead. Your business deserves more than a freelancer who simply schedules posts and hopes for the best. In a world full of trends, copy-paste brands, and forgettable content, I build brands that are strategic, sharp, and impossible to ignore. Pretty content is nice. Content that converts is better. I do both.

  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Canva
  • Figma
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Content Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Logo Design
  • Creative Direction
  • Ad Campaign
  • Digital Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • AI Video Generation
Jenny F.

East London, South Africa

$17/hr
5.0
247 jobs

I am a native English speaker with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master's in Business Leadership. I have nine years of experience in writing, editing, and quality-checking written content, from research papers to marketing content and web pages. 25 years of experience in Inventory Management, Project Management, and General Management have equipped me with the technical skills and knowledge to produce plausible technical writing. I have more AI experience than most, having trained large language models over several years. The result is the ability to combine the best of human skill and AI input to produce high-quality content.

  • Content Editing
  • Content Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Proofreading
  • English
  • Content Creation
  • Blog Content
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Copywriting
  • Article Writing
  • Research Papers
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Content Editing
Julia R.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$35/hr
4.7
58 jobs

I am a professional copy editor, proofreader, and writer with a degree in English and a strong passion for language and communication. My experience includes copyediting for newspapers under tight deadlines, where accuracy, clarity, and concise writing were essential. I also write and edit content across a diverse range of industries, including women’s health, wellness, spirituality, finance, cryptocurrency, investment, marketing, and medical communications, plus more. I am experienced in researching topics thoroughly and creating authentic content from scratch, as well as editing complex, high-level copy to ensure it is engaging and error-free. In addition, I have worked as an AI content reviewer and have hands-on experience uploading, formatting, and editing articles using platforms such as WordPress.

  • Content Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Health & Wellness
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Fact-Checking
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Error Detection
  • Writing
  • Style Guide Development
  • South African English Dialect
  • Medical Editing
Benjamin S.

Pretoria, South Africa

$18/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I am a native English freelancer with experience in proofreading, writing, editing, and formatting. I have a BCom degree in Strategic Management, which was primarily centered around business management, accounting, and economics. I am comfortable working in UK or US English. As part of my degree I completed various research modules and as such have experience with academic referencing, especially Harvard style. I am also familiar with academic writing and research methodology. I have a particular interest in technology and am familiar with terminology relating to programming, computer hardware and software, web development, cryptocurrency, and robotics. This interest in technology extends to AI and I am adept at using ChatGPT to speed up projects and humanizing AI work. That said, I will never use AI for a project without your explicit instructions or permission. I am comfortable working with Excel, Word, Trint, Slack, WordPress, Express Scribe, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. I am also a fast learner and would love the opportunity to work in new programs and formats. This means that I'm happy to proofread comments in Python code, text on WordPress sites, and much more. I am an efficient and capable freelancer who is able to offer highly competitive rates due to my country's exchange rate.

  • Tech & IT
  • Audio Transcription
  • English
  • Accounting Basics
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Economics
  • Proofreading
  • Business Management
  • WordPress
Bernadine O.

Ficksburg, South Africa

$5/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile! I'm someone who genuinely enjoys helping people stay organized and get things done. Whether it's managing data, researching information, editing videos and images, proofreading documents, or handling everyday administrative tasks, I take pride in delivering work that is accurate, reliable, and completed on time. Over the years, I've gained experience in administration, customer service, stock control, retail, and quality management, which has taught me the importance of communication, attention to detail, and solving problems efficiently. I'm also certified in IT Support, Inventory Management, and Quality Management, and I enjoy learning new tools and skills that help me provide even better service to my clients. I can assist with: • Virtual Assistant & Administrative Support • Data Entry & Spreadsheet Management • Internet Research • Proofreading & Document Formatting • Web Content Editing • App & Website Testing • Video Editing for social media and online content • Image Editing & Basic Graphic Design • Email Management & General Admin Tasks I understand that when you hire a freelancer, you're looking for someone you can trust to take work off your plate without constant supervision. That's exactly what I aim to provide—dependable support, clear communication, and a positive attitude with every project. I'm excited to work with clients from around the world and build long-term professional relationships based on trust and quality work. If you're looking for someone who is dedicated, adaptable, and easy to work with, I'd love to hear about your project.

  • Data Entry
  • Proofreading
  • General Transcription
  • Administrate
  • Social Listening
  • Web Design
  • Content Management
  • Call of Duty
  • Email Support
Beth B.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Experienced Freelance Proofreader with a demonstrated history working in the education management industry. Skilled in Editing, Text Editing, Reference Checking, Copy Editing, Copywriting, and Content Writing, Blog Writing, Copywriting. Bachelor's degree focused in English and Classical Studies from University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika.

  • Content Editing
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Development
  • Proofreading
  • Content Creation
  • Content Rewriting
  • AI Fact-Checking
  • AI Content Editing
  • AI Content Writing
  • AI Content Creation
  • Proofreading Feedback
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Book Editing

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