I’m a native speaker of both Swahili and English with excellent tutoring skills, detail oriented and independent.
I’ve more than two years experience in translation, transcription, Swahili tutoring and voice-over.
Expert in;
-CAT tools such as Trados studio (SDL Trados)
• Swahili tutoring.
•Microsoft office and excel
•Window voice recorder and Reaper software for sound recording.
My priority is on time delivery of highest work quality to ensure client’s satisfaction, helping you succeed and bringing value to your business.
Editing & Proofreading
General Transcription
Accuracy Verification
Data Entry
Swahili
Testimonial Video
Translation
Data Annotation
SDL Trados
Tutoring
Remigius T.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
$10/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Remigius Thadeo is a rising and brilliant Medical Doctor based in Tanzania, East Africa, currently working with the Ministry of Health of Tanzania. He is passionate about medicine and possesses strong clinical knowledge, with over five years of experience in daily clinical practice across Sub-Saharan Africa. He is fluent in both Swahili and English. His professional services include, but are not limited to, medical transcription, medical proofreading, and Swahili-English translation.
Proofreading
Academic Proofreading
English
Medical Transcription
Swahili
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Condition Coding
Data Cleaning
Data Collection
Medical Editing
Data Analysis
Medical Terminology
Medical Narration
Godline G.
Dodoma, Tanzania
$10/hr
5.0
8 jobs
Discourse analysis, Microsoft office, Microsoft power point, leadership.
I am a high driven results translator who work for good translation. Within an arranged time a client will receive his/ her work with quality handed translation. My interest is to work more and be known worldly so that I can make the world closer in getting different message intended by writers from different countries.
Proofreading
Translation
Swahili to English Translation
Content Writing
English to Swahili Translation
Leadership Skills
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.
Proofreading
Translation
Swahili
Subtitles
English
Audio Recording
General Transcription
Market Research
Candidate Interviewing
Swahili to English Translation
Language Interpretation
English to Swahili Translation
Jacob H.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
$18/hr
5.0
4 jobs
A part-time Assistant Lecturer in Swahili at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Apart from teaching Swahili and English, I am also a professional translator, proofreader, transcriptor and writet. I also do data entry as well. My working languages are ENGLISH and SWAHILI.
Since 2017, I have been enjoying helping my clients in doing their works. Currently, I have come to realise that I can help many people and companies by working/freelancing on Upwork.
Always, my priority is on accuracy, high quality and timely service. Moreover, in my entire career, I prioritize my client's objectives /opinions as they are vital and foundation of the job given.
Always, to me, price is negotiable. Everything depends on the entire work context. I am here to serve you professionally and with great discipline.
You're welcome.
Proofreading
Writing
Swahili
Legal Translation
Survey
Technical Translation
English to Swahili Translation
Academic Translation
Data Entry
Documentation
Alex R.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
$30/hr
5.0
80 jobs
I make words work harder, whether that's writing them, fixing them, or training AI to handle them.
From long-form articles and blog content to meticulous proofreading and editing, I bring precision, voice, and reliability to every project.
With a 5-star track record across dozens of Upwork clients, I consistently deliver work that's polished, on-brief, and on time. My services include:
✅ Article & blog writing: Well-researched, engaging content that reads like a human wrote it (because one did)
✅ Editing & proofreading: Line edits, structural feedback, and error-free final copy
✅ AI content refinement: Turning AI-generated drafts into publish-ready content with natural flow
✅ Technical & niche writing: I dig into complex topics and make them accessible without dumbing them down
✅ SEO-informed writing: Content built around what your audience is actually searching for
A note on AI content: I've worked extensively with AI-generated material, reviewing, rewriting, and elevating it to meet real editorial standards. If you're using AI tools in your workflow and need a human to make the output actually good, that's something I do well.
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