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Jenny F.

East London, South Africa

$17/hr
5.0
248 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 Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Copywriting
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Editing
  • Proofreading
  • English
  • Content Creation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Research Papers
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Content Editing
Shantalie H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
90 jobs

My academic background is in History, Politics and International Relations. I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Politics and Modern History from the University of Manchester and an MA in International Relations from King's College London. Since completing my studies I have spent a short time working as a freelance writer before becoming an online editor. I now have over 8 years of experience in web content writing and I am familiar with the use of various content management systems. I am confident in my ability to optimise content for the web thanks to my solid understanding of SEO principles. I also understand to value of using social media platforms to drive traffic to a website as well as for brand management purposes. I enjoy working with people and I currently run two leading travel-related websites managing and a team of skilled writers and editors. I have managed a range of projects for major clients such as HSBC, the MI Group, Cigna, Allianz, and Aramco.

  • Copywriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • UX Writing
  • Project Management
  • Social Media Strategy
Andile N.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$9/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help businesses improve AI models through accurate data annotation, chatbot evaluation, prompt testing, and content review. I also provide voice recording, transcription, administrative support, e-commerce and content writing services. I am detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work on time.

  • Content Writing
  • AI Chatbot
  • Data Labeling
  • English
  • Voice Recording
  • Data Annotation
Njabulo D.

Rosebank, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I help brands turn product features into clear, persuasive copy that customers can actually understand and act on. I’m a junior copywriter based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with agency experience writing CRM mailers, social copy, campaign concepts and product-focused marketing content for brands including Renault and Nedbank. My strength is taking a brief, understanding the audience, identifying the product value, and shaping the message into copy that feels clear, useful and commercially focused. I can help with: * Product copywriting * SEO articles and BOFU content * CRM and email copy * Landing page copy * Product comparisons and alternatives * Social media captions * Campaign ideas and concept development * Editing, rewriting and polishing existing copy I’m especially interested in work where the goal is not just to “sound good,” but to help people understand why a product matters, how it solves a problem, and why they should take the next step. I’m still early in my freelance journey, but I bring strong agency discipline, fast turnaround, honest communication and a serious hunger to keep improving. If you need a writer who can think through the brief properly and deliver clean, human, business-minded copy, I’d be happy to help.

  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Ad Copy
  • Email & Newsletter
  • Scriptwriting
  • Website Copy
  • Press Release Writing
  • Press Release Formatting
  • Translation
  • Content Calendar
  • Concept Development
  • Content Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Social Media Copy
  • Sales Copywriting
Lindsay L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
18 jobs

My name is Lindsay. I am an experienced tech content writer, specialising in responsible tech and AI safety. I am a native English speaker and have worked for numerous international clients. I am proficient in US and British English. Core asset types: blogs, articles, thought leadership, newsletters, eBooks, and social media. I am passionate about technology, data privacy, AI ethics and safety, education and self-development, and enjoy the challenge of crafting simple copy that hooks the right audience, and inspires them to take action. Whether you're looking for content assets for a startup or large enterprise, let's chat about your ad hoc task or project needs.

  • Content Writing
  • English
  • Communications
  • Copy Editing
  • Technical Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook
  • Ghostwriting
  • Scripting
Lusanda B.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hello, I'm an Freelance Content Writer with 4 years of experience writing high quality, original articles for media agencies and marketing clients who aim to convert readers into consumers and establish their website brand as a valuable source of information. I utilize SEO and GEO best practices using the latest content writing tools to generate more web traffic and improve the ranking of your website on search and generative engine results pages. I have a Bachelors Degree in Journalism, a National Certificate in Advertising and a Certificate in Digital Marketing. If you're looking for intermediate experienced writer with negotiable rates, then please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm available more than 30 hours per week and respond to messages in less than 24 hours. Looking forward to working with you!

  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Beauty
  • English
  • SEO Content

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