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Lezahn H.

Benoni, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

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
Bervely T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$4/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Multilingual Localisation & Linguistic Specialist. Dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Arts Specialisation in Linguistics and over 10 years of experience in high-stakes corporate environments (Nedbank) and global freelance platforms. Native fluency in English and Zulu, with advanced proficiency in Tswana. Specialised in MTPE (Machine Translation PostEditing) from German to English and Zulu. Proven track record in audio/video transcription, data quality, and linguistic adaptation for AI training models.

  • Typing
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Proofreading
  • Video Transcription
  • Closed Captioning
  • Audio Transcription
  • Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
Anouchka B.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
175 jobs

I record audiobooks to ACX standard. I have to date narrated nine books that can be found on Amazon and Apple podcasts. I have an excellent speaking voice, clear, precise and free of accent. I have an excellent command of the English language and type 105+ words per minute with 99.9% accuracy. I can complete approximately 120+ minutes of clear audio per day. I have been proofreading for over 20 years for various companies around the world. I currently do transcription and proofreading for universities and corporate companies, disciplinary hearings, minutes of South African government meetings, webinars and court cases. I currently work for transcription companies based in South Africa, the US and the UK and have also completed transcription files for companies and universities in Australia, Europe and Asia. Don't let typos, incorrect grammar or misspelling be a reflection of you or your company. I look forward to being of assistance to you and guarantee only the highest quality of work, on time, every time.

  • Typing
  • English
  • General Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
Tobias W.

Polokwane, South Africa

$7/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a detail-oriented individual with a wide range of computer skills, from basic to advanced, and I intend to bring that experience to you. I provide services in transcription, CSV file splitting/merging, and PDF manipulation, and I’m looking to expand into data labeling and annotation. I continually seek improvement and acquire new skills with the goal of delivering the best possible results.

  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PDF
  • PDF Conversion
  • CSV
  • Video Transcription
  • Audio Transcription
  • Localization
  • Proofreading
  • Afrikaans
  • General Transcription
  • Translation
  • Data Annotation
Melanie S.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$5/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am looking to earn an honest extra income to support my family. I am dedicated and trustworthy. I love typing and that is the reason I think data entry/ capturing or transcribing will be the best fit for me. Please give me a chance.

  • Typing
  • Data Entry
  • General Transcription
Pieter H.

Modjadjiskloof, South Africa

$7/hr
4.8
141 jobs

I am good at: Data entry work including numbers, PDF conversion to Ms. Word and Ms. Excel Data typing Copy typing Typing (General) - Typing speed 40 words per minute Proofreading - errors, grammar, punctuation, layout and spelling. All proofreading of documents including general proofreading, books, lectures etc. Transcription - English (American/ Brittish/ Australian / South African) - audio to verbatim. With or without timestamps, clean verbatim or filler words included. Translation - English and Afrikaans and vice versa. Also registered on translation platforms such as Smartcat, Tektime. Internet research, data mining, sorting and capturing and organizing. Surveys Illustrations - Pencil (Freestyle) - Colouring Pencil (Freestyle) - Acrylic Painting

  • Typing
  • Data Entry
  • Translation
  • Copywriting
  • Book Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Illustration
  • Voice-Over

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