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Lisa H.

Cape Town, South Africa

$4/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Hi, I'm Lisa, a skilled transcriptionist, translator, editor, and proofreader with extensive experience in the legal and medical fields. I provide accurate, confidential, and high-quality services tailored to law firms, healthcare professionals, and businesses. Beyond transcription and translation, I also offer expert editing and proofreading to ensure clarity and precision. With experience in minute-taking and a range of administrative tasks, I am adaptable and detail-oriented, ready to assist with your specific needs. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your projects!

  • Afrikaans
  • Transcript
  • Translation
  • Software Localization
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Administrative Support
Bervely T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$4/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Multilingual Localisation & Linguistic Specialist. Dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Arts Specialisation in Linguistics and over 10 years of experience in high-stakes corporate environments (Nedbank) and global freelance platforms. Native fluency in English and Zulu, with advanced proficiency in Tswana. Specialised in MTPE (Machine Translation PostEditing) from German to English and Zulu. Proven track record in audio/video transcription, data quality, and linguistic adaptation for AI training models.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Typing
  • Proofreading
  • Video Transcription
  • Closed Captioning
  • Audio Transcription
  • Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
Carol G.

Margate, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Accuracy, Reliability, Availability, Honesty, Perseverance, Hard-work. I am a 34 year old work female who is driven and motivated to achieve each and every goal I set for myself. I see each project as a goal and take great pride in completing to the very best of my ability. I have experience as a transcriber and currently have a team of talented transcribers who are always up for a challenge. I look forward to new opportunities that will assist me in growing in both skill and experience. The sky is the limit.

  • Legal Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Creative Writing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Time Management
Kat K.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
74 jobs

"Ridiculously efficient" - cosmetic surgeon, London. "An excellent job, going beyond expectations in terms of quality and timely delivery. 10/10 would hire again." - UpWork client. "Thanks for being so quick and responsive." - EU marketing firm. I've been freelancing for more than a decade, most of my work revolving around copy-editing, proofing and transcribing, over a broad range of subjects. My diverse work history, eye for detail and high standard of native English make me perfectly suited for this kind of work. I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, am a qualified veterinary nurse and, before my freelance life, had many years' experience in short-term PA/secretarial contracts. Many of my clients connected with me before my days on UpWork, so my job history is not best reflected in my profile here. Most clients have been long-term, returning periodically with further jobs, and my accuracy has never been called into question. I can also proudly claim never to have missed a deadline! PROOFREADING/COPY-EDITING: I was, for approximately eight years, the remote in-house English reviser for a European translation agency, revising translations of varying quality (EU languages into English), whose subjects varied widely. I have proofed/copy-edited an entire industry magazine, as well as web content, affidavits, and other material, for UK, European and American clients. This includes the usual error checking, as well consistency, clarity and smooth narration. TRANSCRIPTION: I provided ad-hoc medico-legal transcription services to a London-based cosmetic surgeon for two years; I've also transcribed hundreds of hours of clinical interviews.

  • General Transcription
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
Amos Z.

Durban, South Africa

$10/hr
4.9
29 jobs

Hi, I am Amos Zulu, I am a professional translator and transcriptionist with native-level proficiency in both Zulu and English languages. I specialize in handling all types of translation projects to/from isiZulu, as well as voice-over projects with my bold African voice. With several years of experience in the field, I have worked on diverse projects ranging from academic papers, business documents, legal documents, audio and video transcriptions, to voice-over projects. My extensive experience in the industry has enabled me to develop excellent skills in accuracy, attention to detail, and timely delivery of projects. I use my linguistic abilities to provide accurate translations and transcriptions that capture the intended message while ensuring cultural nuances and context are taken into account. Being tech-savvy, I can quickly adapt to any external software you may be using for your projects, and I am also available to work with you remotely. Let me assist you in translating, transcribing, or doing a voice-over for your next project with professionalism, quality, and efficiency.

  • General Transcription
  • English
  • Desktop Support
  • Data Entry
  • Voice Recording
  • Microsoft Office
  • Writing
  • Beta Reading
  • Voice Acting
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Subtitles
  • Video Editing
Holly G.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$24/hr
4.0
4 jobs

Greetings! I'm Holly, your dedicated global freelancer, ready to infuse professionalism and warmth into your projects. Zulu and English are my native languages, and I bring over seven years of professional experience working across transcription, translation, voice-over, dubbing, and localization. I specialize in Zulu and English transcription (general and legal), delivering highly accurate verbatim transcripts that capture not only spoken content but also natural speech elements such as filler words, repetitions, pauses, and false starts. My work consistently meets high standards of clarity, precision, and linguistic integrity. Beyond transcription, I am an experienced voice-over artist and dubbing specialist. I have worked on a range of projects including animation, TV commercials, corporate narrations, educational content, and multimedia productions. My voice work is adaptable, allowing me to shift tone, emotion, and delivery depending on the project requirements. I also offer localization services, where I adapt and translate content into culturally and linguistically accurate Zulu for dubbing and media production. In addition, I have experience in dubbing direction and project support, ensuring that scripts are not only translated correctly but also naturally aligned with performance, timing, and audience context. Working remotely for over seven years has made me highly disciplined, responsive, and comfortable delivering consistent, high-quality work from my home studio setup. I enjoy collaborating with new clients, building long-term professional relationships, and contributing to projects that require both creativity and precision. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with new clients through this platform. My goal is simple: to deliver work that is memorable, reliable, and of the highest standard, work that clients can confidently return to for future projects. I look forward to working with you and helping bring your projects to life with accuracy, authenticity, and care.

  • Legal Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Translation
  • Film Dubbing
  • Zulu
  • English
  • Verbatim Transcription
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • Closed Captioning
  • Video Editing

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