I have over 10 Years working experience. English and German are my native languages. I pay great attention to detail and always ensure complete accuracy. I double check my work before final submission and will always ask the right questions, to ensure the job is done correctly.
I have done German Voice Overs (voice recording, when a customer calls the airline) for a European Airline. I have done Proofreading for both German and English.
I have subtitling experience in both English and German and have experience using a subtitle tool. I also have transcription experience in both English and German.
I have experience with Excel, Word & Powerpoint and have reporting and Quality Assurance skills. I have also done Internal Auditing and Quality Calibrations.
Subtitles
German
English
General Transcription
Administrative Support
Typing
Data Entry
Customer Support
LinkedIn Plugin
Werner V.
Cape Town, South Africa
$50/hr
4.3
6 jobs
AI slop is at a peak. Google noticed, and this month implemented their most paradigm-shifting SEO updates in 25 years.
This means your SEO content is either an asset or a liability. Most companies are building the second one. It's killing their SEO results and alienating their audiences, pushing them towards competitors who have optimized their content for LLM searches. As agentic search starts to accelerate, you're not in the conversation anymore if your blog sucks.
The game now is SERP impressions, not clicks anymore.
Good content still yields incredible results in 2026.
As SEO morphs into AEO and GEO, the rules are changing - but the game remains the same: be authentic, add value and unique insights, and your tribe will find you.
I'm a tech content strategist, writer, and editor with 15+ years of experience, two marketing degrees, and a copywriting diploma from the International Advertising Association. I've managed content operations for multiple companies, grown domains from zero to 50+ domain authority, and published over 1,000 articles on the fastest-moving technology sectors - crypto, Web3, DeFi, cybersecurity, AI, robotics, smart homes, and tech regulation. Clients include CoinMarketCap, Circle, SingularityNET, and Bybit.
My work has been cited by more than 20 American universities and referenced by US politicians including Senator Elizabeth Warren and the acting Comptroller of the Currency. That's what real EEAT looks like in practice.
I do the opposite of shortcuts.
I use industry-leading tools like Ahrefs and a proven editorial workflow to build content strategies grounded in real keyword data - not guesswork.
Every article is supported by keyword research, built for both human readers and AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews), and backed by unique visuals when needed. If you need a content calendar, I run a full competitor gap analysis to find where your rivals are weak and where you can win.
If you want full automation, I can build it - niche research, content strategy, weekly articles on trending and evergreen topics, images, even video,. Or if you want internal capability, I can design the workflows so your team can eventually run independently.
I'm also available as a consultant, fractional Content Strategist or editor if you need strategic leadership without the full-time overhead.
Niche specialisations: Crypto - Web3 - DeFi - AI - Cybersecurity - Robotics - Smart Homes - Fintech - Tech Regulation
The question isn't whether you need great content. You already know you do. The question is whether you're going to trust your domain's long-term health to someone who actually knows what they're doing.
Let's talk!
Copywriting
Press Release
Content SEO
Content Writing
Technical Writing
Content Strategy
Content Planning
Content Editing
Marketing Strategy
Brand Management
Cryptocurrency
DeFi
Web3
AI Content Creation
Crypto Wallet
Felicity D.
Cape Town, South Africa
$8/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Hi there,
I bring accurate Zulu translation and transcription, backed by over a decade of administrative precision to every project.
As a native Zulu speaker fluent in English, I specialize in translation, transcription and subtitling that captures the meaning behind the words, not just the words themselves. Interviews, business documents, audio recordings, video content, I deliver work that reads and sounds natural, which is something automated tools still can't get right.
Accuracy isn't negotiable when it comes to data entry and data collection either. Years of administrative experience have taught me to deliver clean, well-formatted, properly proofread work that saves you time and money.
Here's what I offer:
Zulu to English & English to Zulu translation (documents, subtitles, business & personal content)
Audio/video transcription, including multilingual Zulu/English content
Data entry, data collection and data capturing
Document formatting, proofreading and quality control
Administrative & virtual assistant support (correspondence, scheduling, reporting)
I've worked in roles where accuracy is not optional, supporting executives, handling sensitive information, producing work that had to be right the first time. That standard follows me into every translation, transcript and dataset I deliver. Clear communication, deadlines met and every project treated with the care it deserves.
If you need a Zulu language expertise or reliable, detail-driven data work? Let's talk.
Felicity D.
Virtual Assistance
Email Communication
Calendar Management
Meeting Scheduling
Task Coordination
Project Management
Human Resource Management
Data Entry
Office Administration
Executive Support
CRM Automation
Appointment Setting
General Transcription
Jennifer F.
Cape Town, South Africa
$20/hr
5.0
28 jobs
Do you need accurate, natural-sounding German-English translations or high-quality transcriptions? I'm a bilingual professional (native German) with 10+ years of experience helping global clients communicate clearly and creatively. I specialize in:
* Translation & Editing
– Novels, children’s books, rhyming stories
– Medical & scientific texts (diagnostics, research)
– Business & marketing (tourism, mergers, research)
* Subtitling & Transcription
– German-to-English SRT files (timestamp correction & QA)
– Expert panel discussions, interviews, and long-form videos
* Proofreading & MTPE
– Machine-translated content polishing (DE<>EN)
– Grammar, tone, flow, and cultural nuance
✅ Versatile, reliable, and detail-focused
✅ Comfortable with both technical and creative content
** Bonus: I occasionally write blog blurbs, poetic content, and introspective copy; available on request.
How can I support your next project? Feel free to message me today!
Subtitling
Proofreading
English to German Translation
German to English Translation
Creative Writing
Audio Transcription
SRT
Machine Translation
Content Localization
Children's Literature
Cultural Adaptation
Medical Translation
Technical Translation
Blog Writing
Transcription Timestamping
Phakamile N.
Johannesburg South, South Africa
$20/hr
4.0
2 jobs
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Are inventory issues, stockouts, or logistics delays slowing your business down? I help companies bring clarity and control to their supply chain.
I work hands-on with inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics to reduce costs, improve availability, and keep operations running smoothly. My approach is practical and data-driven, focused on real results, not overcomplicated systems.
Clients appreciate that I communicate clearly, deliver on time and treat their business like my own. If you need someone reliable to fix supply chain, inventory and logistics problems and keep things moving, I’m ready to help.
Customer Service
Supply Chain & Logistics
Product Sourcing
Vendor Management
Dropshipping
Store Management Reporting
Inventory Management
Forecasting
Logistics Coordination
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Ecommerce Purchase Tracking
Purchase Orders
Data Analysis
Warehouse Management
Nicola E.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs
Hi, I’m a closed captioning and quality control specialist with over 12 years of experience creating captions for the hearing-impaired. I started by working as a subtitler, before moving into quality control and traffic management. My strengths lie in copy editing, proofreading, and doing deep-dive research to ensure everything is accurate and consistent.
I started my career as an administration assistant, secretary, and PA. I'm practical, efficient, and quality focused. I'm looking to hopefully learn more skills, but also flex the ones that I already have.
When I'm not working, I'm reading. Literary fiction is my genre of choice, but I'll try anything if given a compelling enough review of it. I even run a bookstagram where I try my hand at bookish content creation and write mini reviews of my latest reads. I’m a big-time cinephile, which has made working in this field a bit of a dream job.
Despite being an introvert, I work well with people and enjoy collaborating. I help out my family by running Instagram accounts for their culinary and art businesses—so, yes, I’m chronically online, but I make it count!
Proofreading
Copy Editing
Beta Reading
Virtual Assistance
Social Media Content Creation
Closed Captioning
Online Research
Administrative Support
Grammar
Customer Relationship Management
Data Entry
Canva
Copywriting
Draft Correspondence
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