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Siphokazi C.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hello! I’m a South African language professional with a strong background in IsiZulu and English translation, transcription, proofreading, and typing. As a qualified language teacher, I have an in-depth understanding of grammar, structure, and cultural nuances, ensuring accurate and contextually relevant translations. ✨ What I Offer: •Professional English ⇄ IsiZulu translations • High-quality transcriptions (audio & video) • Proofreading & editing for accuracy and fluency • Fast and accurate typing for documents, reports, and more With my teaching experience and eye for detail, I guarantee clear, polished, and culturally appropriate content. Let’s work together to make your words impactful!

  • AP Style Writing
  • Time & Cost Estimate
  • Typing
  • Audio Transcription
  • DeepL Translator
  • Administrative Support
  • App Store
  • Microsoft Access
Sara K.

Valhalla, South Africa

$13/hr
4.4
69 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

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

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
4.7
73 jobs

Why Should You Work with Me? 🎯📈📊 I am a creative and self-motivated content creator ready for the next challenge! Please reach out to me today for a quick introductory call or chat to discuss your project details and see how I can add value. 🔷 Video Production 🎦 I am a seasoned video editor with many years of experience. I can easily source relevant stock material to create video content. I also own camera equipment, which allows me to capture original high-quality media. This includes user-generated content (UGC). I am familiar with video editing and other design software, from CapCut and Adobe Premiere Pro to Veed and Canva. I am also familiar with uploading content to social media platforms, such as YouTube and Instagram, to get the best quality. I specialize in... 🔹Long Form/Short Form Video 🔹Instagram Reels 🔹TikTok Videos 🔹YouTube Videos Long/Short 🔷 Content Writing 📜 I write original, high-quality SEO-optimised content free from plagiarism and AI-generated content. I am experienced in the medical aesthetics and home maintenance fields, among others. I specialize in… 🔹Short Stories 🔹Recipe Books/Food-Related Content 🔹Video Scripts 🔹Website Articles/Blog Posts 🔷 Voice-Overs 🗣️ I offer studio-quality voiceovers with crisp and clean audio. My wide vocal range allows me to create impressive and unique voice-overs. I also edit and enhance all my audio to optimize for quality. I specialize in… 🔹Character Voices 🔹eBook Narration 🔹YouTube Videos 🔹Explainer Videos 🔷 Translation/Transcription 🌐🔃🌐 I am an experienced linguist and fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans. I offer translation of technical documents, short stories, and marketing content. I specialize in... 🔹Written Translation 🔹Audio/Video Transcription 🔹Language Localization

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Creative Writing
  • Afrikaans to English Translation
  • Video Intro & Outro
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Food Photography
  • Blog Content
  • SEO Content
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Writing
Tanja B.

Somerset West, South Africa

$22/hr
4.7
512 jobs

I am a native German and English speaker and have been living in South Africa for the past 18 years. I have strong translation and writing skills, with a focus on creating natural, engaging content. For over 12 years, I’ve been working as a freelancer, primarily on English-to-German translations across a wide range of content. My writing experience includes blog articles, product descriptions, and Amazon listings. I also have solid SEO knowledge, including keyword research and writing content that is both reader-friendly and optimized for search. In addition, I have practical e-commerce experience, having worked with Shopify and handled general customer support tasks. I also bring experience in subtitle editing and transcription. Before starting my professional career, I studied Psychology. I hold an MA in Research Psychology from UNISA and a BA from Stellenbosch University, where I majored in Psychology, Philosophy, and English.

  • German
  • Copywriting
  • Blog Content
  • Article Writing
  • German to English Translation
  • Copy Editing
  • English to German Translation
  • Gambling
  • Product Description
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content Writing
  • Customer Support Plugin
Ithuteng M.

Pretoria, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
52 jobs

PROFILE English-native speaker, multilingual in SeTswana, SeSotho, Afrikaans, Zulu. Translator | Proofreader | Transcriber

  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Zulu
  • Typing
  • Management Skills
  • Office Administration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Personal Administration
  • Call Center Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sales
  • Data Entry
  • Sesotho
  • Tswana
  • English Tutoring
Sthembile N.

Durban, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
48 jobs

I am highly skilled and expert translator in English, Zulu, and Xhosa, I have mastered the art of language translation across these three languages. I have a deep understanding of the syntax, semantics, and cultural nuances of each language. My expertise lies in their ability to accurately translate various forms of content - be it written documents, audio recordings or video subtitles - while maintaining the original message’s intent, tone, and context. I can work across various sectors such as legal, medical, technical, or literary fields, translating everything from legal documents and medical reports to novels. My language skills, they also possess excellent research abilities to understand industry-specific terminology and jargon. They are detail-oriented, ensuring that no detail is lost in translation. My strong interpersonal skills enable me to work effectively with clients to understand their needs and deliver translations that meet those requirements.

  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Subtitles
  • Voice-Over
  • Photo Retouching
  • Voice Recording
  • Audio Transcription
  • Photo Editing
  • Software Consultation
  • Event Photography
  • Software Testing
  • Photo Slideshow
  • UserTesting
  • English Tutoring

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