Hire the Best English to Swahili Translators in Dar es Salaam, TZ

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Watosha B.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

My name is Watosha Benard from Tanzania , am a licensed dental therapist. I’m a fluent Swahili speaker with experience in interpreting and Translation of Englishto swahili and vice versa, transcription and Quality reviewing. I have diploma in clinical dentistry and i work as lecturer at WEST EVAN COLLEGE - kigamboni, Dar es salaam. Am a highly dedicated Swahili Language Specialist, virtual assistant (VA) , Voice over and voice recorder. I’ve strong expertise in both native and academic Swahili. I have mastered the language from its foundational level ( from fonimu (phoneme), Fonolojia, morphology ( mofolojia) , syntax ( sintaksia), semantic (semantiki) and pragmatic ( pragmantiki) giving me deep accuracy in grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and cultural meaning. With a proven academic record (Grade A in Swahili in National exams in 2021), I deliver precise and natural-sounding results in translation, transcription, proofreading, and Swahili language support tasks. Skills: Swahili Translation, Swahili Transcription, UI tester or mobile App tester,Proofreading, Localization, Language Tutoring, Academic Swahili and voice over. Am a very responsible person if i got someone’s job , and that’s not because of money but my great focus is to create strong honesty and clients satisfication.

  • Swahili
  • Data Entry
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Content Writing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • Mobile App Testing
Damary M.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$12/hr
5.0
1 jobs

About Me I am Damary Mafuru, a Virtual Assistant and Data Entry Specialist helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and teams stay organized, accurate, and on time. As a native Swahili speaker with experience in translation, transcription, tutoring, and AI language work, I combine strong admin support with deep language and cultural expertise. Whether you need your inbox under control, your data cleaned and structured, or your content adapted for Swahili‑speaking audiences, I bring reliability, attention to detail, and a warm, professional communication style. Virtual Assistant & Data Entry (Core Services): ▪︎ Data entry in Excel and Google Sheets (clean, structured, and error‑free) Internet research and information gathering ▪︎ Email and calendar management Scheduling and coordination of meetings and tasks ▪︎ Document preparation, formatting, and proofreading File and folder organization in cloud tools (e.g., Google Drive) Swahili Language & AI Services (Bonus Skills): ▪︎ English ↔ Swahili translation ▪︎ Swahili transcription (audio and video)Swahili tutoring for beginners, professionals, and developers ▪︎ Localization for apps, websites, and digital tools targeting Swahili speakers ▪︎ Swahili dataset creation (dialogues, vocabulary, grammar examples) ▪︎ Evaluation and refinement of AI outputs for accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance Prompt creation and testing for Swahili and multilingual AI use cases Graphic Design Support ▪︎ Simple logos and brand elements ▪︎ Social media graphics ▪︎ Basic layouts for digital content and presentations These design skills helps me to keep a consistent, professional visual presence alongside your admin and language needs. Why Clients Like Working With Me: ▪︎ Native Swahili speaker with strong ▪︎ English and deep cultural understanding ▪︎ Strong Virtual Assistant & Data Entry skills with a focus on organization and accuracy ▪︎ Skilled translator, transcriber, and Swahili tutor ▪︎ Experienced in AI dataset creation and evaluation for Swahili ▪︎ Creative eye for simple, impactful visuals ▪︎ Reliable, detail‑oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines ▪︎ Warm, professional, and collaborative communicator If you need a dependable Virtual Assistant & Data Entry Specialist who also offers Swahili language and AI support, I’d be happy to support your next project.

  • Personal Administration
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Social Customer Service
  • Translation
  • AI Model Training
  • Google Docs
  • Canva
  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting Scheduling
  • Meeting Notes
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Appointment Setting
  • Executive Support
  • Email Management
  • HubSpot
Goodluck G.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$25/hr
5.0
35 jobs

Hi, I'm a native Swahili speaker with a degree in Computer Engineering and IT from the University of Dar es Salaam. I have worked as a translator for over nine years translating a wide range of projects from religious writings, poems, songs, blog posts, game contents, website content, video subtitles etc.

  • Swahili
  • English
  • Adobe Audition
  • Audacity
  • Animation
  • Voice-Over
  • Illustration
  • 2D Animation
  • Adobe Flash
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Subtitles
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Aegisub
SWEETBERT J.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$8/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Hi! I'm SWEETBERT JOE I'm a detail-oriented QA Tester, AI Trainer, Translator, and Data Entry Specialist who helps clients improve product quality, train AI systems, reduce errors, and save valuable time. I focus on delivering accurate, reliable, and well-documented work with clear communication throughout every project. 🔍 QA Testing (Web, Mobile & Games) I help ensure your applications run smoothly by identifying bugs, usability issues, and performance problems before users do. I focus on real-user experience and provide clear, structured reports that help developers fix issues quickly. I perform manual testing for websites, mobile apps (iOS & Android), and games, including functional testing, UI/UX testing, exploratory testing, cross-browser testing (Chrome, Safari, Firefox), and payment/checkout flow testing. 🤖 AI Training & Data Annotation I help improve AI models by evaluating responses, annotating data, rating AI outputs, writing prompts, following detailed guidelines, and providing high-quality human feedback. I focus on accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail to support reliable AI systems. 🌍 Translation (Swahili ↔ English) I provide natural and accurate translations between Swahili and English while preserving meaning, tone, and context. I also offer proofreading, transcription, subtitles, captioning for YouTube and TikTok, and localization for African markets. 📊 Data Entry & Admin Support I provide fast and accurate data entry, Excel and Google Sheets work, data cleaning, web research, PDF conversion, copy-paste tasks, and product listings for Shopify, Amazon, and eBay. Accuracy, organization, and confidentiality are my priorities. 🎮 Additional Support I also provide beta testing, app and website reviews, survey feedback, proxy and digital tool testing, simple user guides, review writing, and YouTube promotion. 🩺 Medical Support As a Qualified Clinical Officer, I can assist with medical content writing, medical data entry, patient education materials, medical translation, and reviewing healthcare apps and websites. My professional license can be verified upon request. 💡 Why Clients Work With Me ✔ QA Testing (Web, Mobile & Games) ✔ AI Training & Prompt Evaluation ✔ Swahili ↔ English Translation ✔ Data Entry & Web Research ✔ Medical Content & Healthcare Support ✔ Reliable communication ✔ Strong attention to detail ✔ Fast learner and adaptable ✔ On-time delivery ✔ Client-focused and quality-driven If you're looking for a dependable professional who delivers accurate results and values quality, I'd be happy to help. Let's work together!

  • Social Media Management
  • Test Execution
  • Bug Reports
  • Survey Question
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Data Entry
  • Mobile App Testing
  • Usability Testing
  • Web Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Game Testing
  • Meta Quest
  • YouTube Monetization
  • Medical Billing & Coding
Juma S.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$10/hr
5.0
169 jobs

Karibu (Welcome), I'm a Tanzanian Swahili Native, a skilled English-Swahili translator, and a Professional Audio Editor. My experience in audio production and translation of technical, business, and website content from English to Swahili (or vice versa) equips me to handle any project's needs and demands. I have a proven track record of providing accurate and dependable human translations to many reputable clients and institutions. I'm always online waiting to answer your request. Please feel free to review my work history below for additional information.

  • Proofreading
  • Content Localization
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • Voice Recording
  • Audio Mastering
  • English to Swahili Translation
  • Music Production
  • Data Entry
  • Voice-Over
  • Noise Reduction
  • General Transcription
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Post Production
vedan R.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

$15/hr
4.9
67 jobs

I am a reliable, self-directed, and multi-skilled translator, transcriber, subtitle editor, and interpreter with a proven ability to translate and interpret written documents and spoken words from a source document to a target language. Competent in Swahili (mother tongue level), English (professional level), and Tanzanian sign language (essential). I am a quick learner who can communicate clearly and effectively with people from all social and professional backgrounds. Flexible in adapting to challenges when they arise while remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries. I have nearly five years of experience in translation, transcribing, interpreting, and proofreading.

  • Swahili
  • English
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Subtitles
  • Audio Recording
  • General Transcription
  • Market Research
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Swahili to English Translation
  • Language Interpretation
  • English to Swahili Translation

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