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Reinhardt F.

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

$6/hr
4.5
5 jobs

Hi, my name is Reinhardt Foley and I am based in the beautiful Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. I have extensive experience in travel planning, booking and travel administration. I worked for an adventure travel company for 7 years and traveled to 40 different countries with groups that I led. I did in detail research for for all the countries that I traveled to, and I absolutely loved it. Countries I planned trips to and visited Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Israel, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Bosnia, UK, Mexico, USA, Guatemala, Colombia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Germany, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Swaziland I can help with the following: Flight research, accommodation booking, visa research, daily activity planning

  • Translation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data Mining
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Forms
Sara K.

Valhalla, South Africa

$13/hr
4.5
74 jobs

PhD researcher graduated with two master's Degrees. - 10 years experience in localization Translation examples :French, English, and Arabic (Experience with UN, international organisations, businesses, Clinics, and Municipalities) - Experience in translation for IT, Profiles, Guides, Applications, scenarios, contents, social media, CV and courses, Coding, emails, courses, audio, videos, Canva, Figma. - 4 years experience in transcription and translation of audio and video recordings. Extra skills related to research - Qualitative Data Analysis through software -A SWOT analysis - Writing references and Citations - Research online - Writing survey questions -Data Entry -EPR registration Europe -VAT registration Europe - Proposal for organization -Excel - CRM -Chat GPT expert - Affirmative Asylum in USA - Online search - Update regulation, Guides, tax, - Investigate about social media profiles -collect information -search for jobs in Upwork -Find you condidates for jobs - Manages platforms like property online - Team for more than natif 50 languages - creation of content SEO -Data entry and transcription text - Update news and translate - Gathering information - VAT and EPR in EU - Open company UK, EU, USA

  • Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • English
  • Website Translation
  • Canva
  • Finance & Accounting
  • French
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Literature Review
  • Qualitative Research
  • Arabic
  • SWOT Analysis
  • NVivo
  • References & Citations
Karen R.

Boksburg, South Africa

$10/hr
5.0
10 jobs

Good Day, Thank you for taking the time to view my introduction. I’m Karen 37 year old bilingual South African, (fluent in Afrikaans and English), and I’ve always had a passion for words. I love expressing myself in more than just a plain sentence. From my school going days, I have loved creative writing and creating a different universe of reality on paper. I express myself better in the written word than person to person. Researching is also a means to me where I can enrich my knowledge of all things around me. With Google at my fingertips, it's much easier than the old-school method of hitting the library and going through the encyclopedia (But that was still the best method of adding more information into my overcrowded imagination brain). If a topic fascinates me, it will keep my brain actively running until I put pen to paper. I might not have any formal after-school training and degrees in writing, but I have knowledge of the English language and I’m very meticulous in what I do. Even though I’m only a Preschool Teacher -I believe we have the best imaginations and passion for words as that is the way I teach children to love books and stories – the ultimate way to improve and enrich their vocabulary. Before completing my studies in Education I worked in the Google Marketing and SEO field for just over 2years, I was Goggle certified in 2016 (unfortunately I have to re-done the course). I have worked on Loft 2.0 transcribed Afrikaans audio. My work ethic includes having an open line of communication, honesty, and being reliable. As previously mentioned I am very meticulous in the final product I deliver. I am open to criticism – someone else’s opinion or view can only be beneficial to me and the result. If what you have read sounds appealing, please do not hesitate to invite me for an interview to discuss your writing needs.

  • Afrikaans
  • Data Entry
  • Creative Writing
  • Typing
  • Content Writing
  • AI Text-to-Speech
  • AI Model Integration
  • AI Content Creation
  • AI Chatbot
  • South African English Accent
  • Language Interpretation
  • Spoken Language
Heidi D.

Pretoria, South Africa

$20/hr
4.8
13 jobs

I am a qualified Language Practitioner, a loveable English Teacher and a mom to a beautiful baby girl. I love working with words, whether that be translating them, interpreting them for a different audience or adapting them to sound more intriguing to potential buyers. Give me a text and I'll deliver the magic. Given my educational background, I am an English Teacher with a love for educational content. I'm qualified to create and/or translate lesson plans and teaching materials. Consider me for all your SEO or copy writing needs.

  • Lesson Plan Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Education
  • Research Proposals
  • Academic Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • Article Writing
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • SEO Writing
  • Writing
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!

  • Proofreading
  • English to German Translation
  • German to English Translation
  • Creative Writing
  • Audio Transcription
  • Subtitling
  • SRT
  • Machine Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Children's Literature
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • Medical Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Blog Writing
  • Transcription Timestamping
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

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