Hello! I’m Lezahn Herselman, a passionate and results-driven digital marketing and social media professional with 8+ years of experience helping businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs grow their online presence, engage audiences, and drive real results. My work is not just about posting content—it’s about telling your brand story, building trust, and creating measurable impact.
What I Bring to the Table:
Social Media Management & Growth: I manage accounts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other platforms. From creating content calendars to scheduling posts and analyzing insights, I ensure your brand is consistent, engaging, and growing organically.
Content Creation & Design: I create graphics, copy, videos, and digital assets tailored to your audience. Whether it’s a high-converting ad, a carousel post, or a brand refresh, I make content that stands out and converts.
Digital Marketing Strategy: From email campaigns and lead generation to paid ads and analytics, I develop strategies that turn clicks into customers and followers into loyal fans.
Branding & Personal Projects: I help businesses and creators craft authentic, memorable brands that resonate with their audience. This includes brand voice development, visual identity, and online storytelling.
Why Work With Me:
I’m highly self-directed and organized—I can manage projects end-to-end with minimal supervision.
I have a keen eye for detail and a results-oriented mindset. I focus on quality work that drives measurable impact.
I am adaptable and communicative, always ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and confident in my work.
I treat every project like it’s my own—your success is my success.
Industries & Niches I’ve Worked With:
Telecommunications and technology brands
Music and entertainment (artists, live events, promotions)
Service-based businesses and entrepreneurs
Student and creator-focused campaigns
How I Can Help You Succeed:
If you’re looking for someone to elevate your social media, boost engagement, create captivating content, or manage digital campaigns that deliver real results, I’m here to make it happen. I’m not just a freelancer; I’m a partner in your growth, focused on strategies and execution that give you a competitive edge.
I’m excited to connect with clients who are serious about growing their brand, online presence, and business impact. Let’s collaborate to create content, strategies, and campaigns that make your brand impossible to ignore.
Ready to work together?
Message me today and let’s discuss how I can help your business thrive online!
Social Media Content
AI Content Creation
Copywriting
Canva
Business Plan
Pitch Deck
Resume Writing
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Digital Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Virtual Assistance
Project Management
Content Management
Branding & Marketing
Presentation Design
Fatima J.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
$12/hr
5.0
20 jobs
Hi, I’m a versatile freelancer offering reliable support in data entry, virtual assistance, and social media tasks.
I am skilled in:
Data entry & Excel
Internet research
Canva design
Social media support
I’m hardworking, detail-oriented, and always deliver on time. I’m ready to help you complete your projects efficiently.
Data Entry
Virtual Assistance
General Transcription
Company Research
Academic Research
Market Research
Facebook Marketplace
Beauty & Personal Care
Health & Wellness
Mobile App Testing
Claudia Patricia G.
East London, South Africa
$18/hr
5.0
3 jobs
CLAUDIA GIBSON
SKILLS SUMMARY
* Executive Assistant to company President (virtual / remote / independent contractor)
* Bookkeeping, Debtors, Creditors (Quickbooks and Xero online certified, Pastel Sage) Remote
* Project Management
* Project Coordinator (Electrical construction-LV / MV / HV overhead power lines, high mast lighting)
* Agricultural Management and Consulting
* Procurement Management
* Tender Documentation Compilation and Pricing (Electrical construction and other)
* Art and Graphic Design
* Drawing / Draughting (AutoCAD)
* Photography and Editing
* Typing and Proofreading
* Transcription
* Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL)
PERSONAL SKILLS
- English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans Languages
- Creative and artistic
- Attention to detail
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Perfectionist
- Professional
EDUCATION
- Agricultural Management National Diploma (UNISA)
- Project Management Certificate (UNISA)
- N4-N6 Management Assistant Certificate (Technical College)
- Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate (i-to-i TEFL)
SKILLS / NATURAL TALENT
- Art, Graphic Design and Photography
Art
- Original paintings, drawings, pencil sketches, portraits, acrylics, pastels, water
color, PVA and ink.
Graphic Design
- Graphic Design including greeting and business cards, company logos and various
other designs.
- Software: AutoCAD, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Inskape, Krita, Coral draw,
Paint.
Photography
- All photography and editing.
- Software: Photoshop, Arcsoft,
EXPERIENCE
Project Coordinator
Management and construction of electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting and wind farms.
Tender Coordinator / Consultant
Tender documentation compilation and pricing and procurement management for electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting, wind farms and solar installations.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing for hunting, fishing and firearm training and retail outfitter including customer services, advertising, marketing, face book page design.
Background Experience
I grew up on a pineapple and beef cattle farm family business learning the complete pineapple production processes and beef cattle farming systems and management. Farm size (3000 hectares), annual tonnage of pineapples (16 000), 300 head of cattle.
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Agriculture
Knowledge & interest in all agriculture as I grew up on a Pineapple & Beef Cattle farm (family business) and I am fluent in the local isiXhosa language.
Sport:
Tennis:
- Played first team at Primary and High School level
- Captained and played in the first team league, played in 2nd team league and played
numerous tournaments for local Tennis Clubs.
- Award for ladies singles and doubles titles at local Tennis Club annual
championships and award for Special Services for local Tennis Club.
Squash:
- Played first team at Primary and High School level and played social squash for
various local clubs
Aerobics:
- Achieved top 7 position in aerobics marathon competition at high school level.
Outdoor Activities:
- Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, Horse riding, cycling, off road motorcycle riding,
cricket, softball, photography, gardening and landscaping.
Animal Rescue
- Rescue, rehabilitation and housing of Fancy Rats and kept as pets
- Working with various wildlife eg Chameleons and Butcherbirds.
Art and Design
- Painting and drawing
- Graphic design, flower arranging, interior and exterior design and décor
Skills portfolios and agricultural profile available on request.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and sharing my journey.
Trusting I will be able to assist you with any professional services you may require.
Kind Regards
Claudia Gibson
Freelancer
Microsoft Project
Project Management
Typing
Agriculture
Construction Document Preparation
Proofreading
Management Skills
Virtual Assistance
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Online
Xero
Travel Planning
Asana
Basecamp
Google Docs
Google Sheets
Photography
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification
Drawing
Digital Art
Tania S.
Ballito, South Africa
$50/hr
5.0
91 jobs
✨ Hello, I’m Tania! ✨
Struggling to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals that win clients and secure funding? My name is Tania, a Brand Designer with 𝟏𝟓+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 of experience trusted by global brands like LinkedIn and Coca-Cola. I’ve helped startups and VCs boost credibility and close deals with impactful white papers, infographics, and branding.
🎨 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐘𝐎𝐔
✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧
Craft compelling, professional documents that clearly communicate your complex ideas and drive business results.
📊 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Transform complex data into engaging, easy-to-understand visuals that captivate your audience.
🚀 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥
Design persuasive presentations and capital-raising materials that help secure funding and win investor confidence.
🌟 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧
Develop cohesive brand systems and logos that reflect your unique vision and stand out in the market.
⚡ 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲
Benefit from 15+ years of experience with ultra-reliable service, fast turnaround, and clear client collaboration.
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🌟 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬 🌟
❝ We worked with Tania to design an investment brief, and she delivered high-quality work quickly. We were very satisfied with the results. ❞
– Robert M.
❝ Tiana did a fantastic job delivering my whitepaper for a client of mine. I'm so grateful to have had her creativity and guidance along the way. Blessed to have a designer in my back pocket for future work. She is truly the best. Thank you, Tiana, you are amazing and I'm so excited to work with you again soon!! ❞
– Client
❝ Tania was amazing to work with. Clear communication, understood our design vision and created the materials in a fast and efficient manner. Definitely would hire her again. ❞
– Ameet K.
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➤ 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬
Ready to transform complex ideas into stunning designs? 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 and let's craft your perfect white papers, infographics, or brand identity.
I typically respond within 6 hours and deliver fast, reliable results.
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🎨 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 & 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 & 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭
• Adobe InDesign & Adode Illustrator
• Figma
• Canva
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲
• Brand Identity Design
• Logo Creation
• Brand Refresh
𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧
• White Paper Design
• Case Study Design
• Sales & Marketing Collateral
• Ebook Design
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬
• Presentation & Pitch Deck Design
• Infographics
• Data Visualisation
𝐀𝐈 & 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
• ChatGPT
• Sora
• MidJourney
• Adobe Firefly
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
• Clear Communication
• Fast Turnaround
• Client Collaboration
Brand Designer, White Paper Design, Case Study Design, Infographic Designer, Data Visualization, Pitch Deck Design, Brand Identity Systems, Lead Magnet Design, Graphic Design, Investor Relations Collateral, Presentation Design, Marketing Collaterol Design
Graphic Design
Brand Identity Design
White Paper Design
Case Study Design
Presentation Design
Infographic
Ebook Design
Figma
Sales & Marketing Collateral
Adobe InDesign
Layout Design
Canva
Lead Magnet
Pitch Deck
Content Marketing
Sandile N.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$40/hr
4.9
63 jobs
Top Rated Upwork freelancer 🏆 Founder 🏆 and $50 Million Raised
Every successful business starts with a strong foundation, that foundation includes a strong financial roadmap and the right financial analyst to conduct financial modeling. Whether it’s to apply for funding, a government grant, financials for your business plan or to foresee the financial future and performance of your business idea. There are many reasons why businesses succeed but without a properly constructed financial plan that prepares you for the unforeseen, the chances for success go down significantly. That’s exactly where I come in.
I’ve helped Helped many business clients like, Zicaro Ventures start a new FinTech Company called Blue Sage Financial . Deal Leaders Africa with a successful merger that earned them over R20m; Financial Modeling and Financial Analysis for First Avenue Investment Management to identify great stock opportunities. I have vast exposure working with several international clients since I started freelancing on Upwork.
Start-up Consulting services include:
✅ Risk and Uncertainty analysis
✅ Building robust Forecasted financial models and valuation
✅ Crafting winning business plans and pitch deck slides
✅ Conducting in-depth market research
✅ Feasibility Study to determine Project Viability/Business Idea
✅ Trend Analysis and Strategy
My Financial Modeling and Analyst Consulting services include:
✅ Conducting financial due diligence
✅ Project Finance
✅ Equity investing and research
✅ M&A Financial Modeling – Valuation - Firm Value NPV
✅ Modeling Returns for investment opportunities
✅ Building monthly budgeting and forecasting tools
✅ Creating user-friendly Automated dashboards and metrics.
✅ Financial Statements Analysis (Ratios, Capex, Ebitda, ROI, IRR, etc)
Valuation Methods Include:
✅Market Capitalization ✅Times Revenue Method ✅Earnings Multiplier
✅Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method ✅Book Value ✅Liquidation Value
✅Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
Sounds like a great fit? Click the green “Invite to Job button in the upper right-hand corner of the page and let’s work together! 🚀
Your Financial Analyst.
Sandile N.
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Here’s a bit about me – My journey to becoming a Financial Analyst
I’ve been working as a Financial Analyst for 7 years now. Achieved TOP Rated Plus in my first year on Upwork due to my hard work and dedication, This means I am considered to be one of the top 5% Financial Analysts and Modelers on Upwork
My Experience started at First Avenue Investment Management (Boutique Asset management Company) where I worked as an Equity Financial Research Analyst. Here I learned and researched broader topics about local and International equity stock markets (South Africa and the USA). Exploring various aspects of company valuation, equity investment analysis with focus on competitive advantage, and market share analysis. Exploring different sectors, expanded my knowledge of macro and micro-economic factors, and building comprehensive financial models based on historical patterns, industry/Company drivers.
Financial Analyst at Deal Leaders Africa, One of Africa’s Leading Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) firms. I was preparing financial models, with a focus on present value forecasted free cash flows (NPV) to determine the firm value for the merger sale. In addition, this is where I generated skills relating to business plans and pitch deck presentations in the process of pitching to potential buyers. Senior Financial Analyst at Zicaro Ventures. I assisted with the formation of Blue Sage Financial start-up. Everything from their business plan, pitch deck, research, and financial modeling.
My Education
I hold a Finance and Investment Management Degree - from the University of South Africa, an Investment Management Certificate from one of SA’s leading independent business schools - ASISA Academy, and International Financial Services Certificate from the CISI Institute in London.
This is what you can expect when working with me as your Financial Analyst.
✅ Bulletproof attention to detail.
✅ Available in ANY TIME ZONE 🕐 to prevent communication breakdowns.
✅ Daily/weekly/monthly updates and reports about the project, keeping you up to date.
✅ Fluent in written and spoken English. Nothing gets lost in translation.
✅ World Class Financial Analysis and Financial Modeling services are sure to add value
to your business.
Financial Modeling
Startup Company
Financial Writing
Business Consulting
Startup Consulting
Financial Projection
Industry Research
Company Valuation
Microsoft Excel
Data Modeling
Business Planning & Strategy
Financial Analysis
Investment Research
Investment Banking
Marina V.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I have 15+ years of senior management expertise, and I save businesses time and drive smarter decisions with error free databases, streamlined administration, and solid financial management. If you need one versatile professional, I am ready to deliver results immediately.
RECENT REVIEW
"Marina is a fantastic freelancer, 100% reliable in task, time and communication. One of the best I have worked with in 22 years."
I can help you with –
ADMINISTRATIVE & DATA SUPPORT
•Entering - Customer details, sales records, inventory information, invoices, and other business data accurately.
•Update - Keeping company databases, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and records current and correct.
•Cleaning - Removing duplicate, incomplete, outdated, or incorrect information to improve data quality.
•Conversions – PDFs to Word or Excel
•Record Keeping - Maintaining accurate records for customers, employees, suppliers, finances, and business operations.
ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING SUPPORT
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports, profit / loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Review accounting transactions and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documentation is complete.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Support bookkeeping, journal entries, and other day-to-day accounting tasks.
• Work closely within a team to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
I am meticulous, deadline-driven, and fully committed to confidentiality. I shall bring consistency, professionalism, and accuracy to your project.
Let me take this off your hands. Message me to discuss your project.
Marina v.
CERTIFICATES & DEGREES
Bookkeeping & Accounting (DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL)
Virtual Assistant (UDEMY BUSINESS SCHOOL)
Financial & Business Management (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA)
HOBBIES
Feature Journalism (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN)
Freelance Journalism (INTEC COLLEGE)
Data Entry
Transaction Data Entry
Small Business Administration
Excel Formula
Administrative Support
Visual Basic
Database Administration
Virtual Assistance
Business Management
Project Management Office
Office Administration
Data Management
Accounting
Spreadsheet Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Document Management System
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