Experience

Die Burger (Media24)

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Subeditor

  • May 2022 - Present

  Die Burger Bedryfsredaksie Kommersieel Afrikaanse Nuus Die Burger Bedryfsredaksie Kommersieel Afrikaanse Nuus



Self

• Worcester Area, South Africa

• Freelance Language Practitioner

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2022

  PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER (ENGLISH/AFRIKAANS) : TRANSLATOR, EDITOR, PROOFREADER, COPYWRITER, PROJECT MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION Extensive knowledge and 18 years of experience in Publishing (Scheduling, Conceptualisation, Flat Plans, Design, Layout, Text Manipulation), Translation, Writing, Liaison work, Administration and Project Management PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER (ENGLISH/AFRIKAANS) : TRANSLATOR, EDITOR, PROOFREADER, COPYWRITER, PROJECT MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION Extensive knowledge and 18 years of experience in Publishing (Scheduling, Conceptualisation, Flat Plans, Design, Layout, Text Manipulation), Translation, Writing, Liaison work, Administration and Project Management



SELECT A SKILL

• Worcester Area, South Africa

• FREELANCE EDUCATOR (Grade 12)

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2022

  Basic Education and Training for Adults HISTORY, ECONOMICS, RELIGION STUDIES As well as Administration for Select A Skill Basic Education and Training for Adults HISTORY, ECONOMICS, RELIGION STUDIES As well as Administration for Select A Skill



LANDBOUWEEKBLAD MEDIA24

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• FREELANCE STAND-IN TRANSLATOR

  • Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Translation and editing of classified and other advertisements and auctions, as well as articles and ads for other weekly magazines Translation and editing of classified and other advertisements and auctions, as well as articles and ads for other weekly magazines



LANDBOUWEEKBLAD MEDIA24

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• FREELANCE STAND-IN TRANSLATOR

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Translation and editing of classified and other advertisements and auctions Translation and editing of classified and other advertisements and auctions



LANDBOUWEEKBLAD MEDIA24

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• FREELANCE STAND-IN TRANSLATOR

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

  Translation and editing of classified and other advertisements and auctions Translation and editing of classified and other advertisements and auctions



Die Burger (Media24)

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FREELANCE STAND-IN TRANSLATOR

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  Translation and editing of deceased estates, auctions, obituaries, advertisements and articles Translation and editing of deceased estates, auctions, obituaries, advertisements and articles



MOSSEL BAY TOURISM

• Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

• COMMUNICATIONS, MEMBERSHIP LIAISON & ADMIN OFFICER

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Promote the greater Mossel Bay’s tourism products and environmental attractions / Promote the area as a tourism friendly destination with positive investment possibilities, as well as the ideal area to live in, by generating and distributing positive and promotional information via the Mossel Bay Tourism and Information Bureau / RTLC representation / Manage and control all membership systems and procedures (applications, inspections, approvals, collection and reconciliation of moneys) / Maintenance of registers, reports, statistics / Canvass for new members / Developmental projects, marketing, attending shows, workshops and meetings / Compilation of monthly newsletter, news flashes, media releases and articles / Assist with management of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), websites and databases / Assist colleagues with their duties and admin / Assist tourists and public with enquiries in person, telephonically and via email Show less



Self-Employed

• Translation and Localization
• 700 & Above Employee

• FULL-TIME FREELANCE TRANSLATOR, EDITOR, PROOFREADER AND COPYWRITER

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2016

  STRUIK: Now Penguin Random House Struik (PRHS) – Various divisions: Mainly PRHS Lifestyle and SCM Struik Christian Media Also PRHS Natural History, PRHS Travel and Tourism, PRHS Maps, PRHS Oshun women’s imprint, ZEBRA (also PRHS) MEDIA24 / NB Publishers & HUMAN & ROUSSEAU #IMAGINE Movement Suiderkruis-boeke Lux Verbi Prime Origins Bushbaby Editorial Services Maskew Miller Longman (MML) (school textbooks) Pearson Education (school, college/FET and university textbooks) Oxford University Press (school and university textbooks) Cambridge University Press (school textbooks) Copywriting for André Pentz (Adam's Rib) Show less



Select A Skill & ABET

• Worcester Area, South Africa

• TEACHER / EDUCATOR (Grade 12) FREELANCE

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

  Adult Basic Education & Training History, Economics, Afrikaans, English, Religion Studies, Geography, Life Orientation, Travel & Tourism Adult Basic Education & Training History, Economics, Afrikaans, English, Religion Studies, Geography, Life Orientation, Travel & Tourism



Oxford University Press Southern Africa – Higher Education

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• LAW EDITOR

  • Mar 2008 - Mar 2008



STRUIK Lifestyle (New Holland / Random House / Penguin)

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• SENIOR AFRIKAANS EDITOR

  • Jun 2004 - Feb 2008

  Educational books and guides; Children’s books, including fiction; Books on Lifestyle; Handicraft, Needlework, Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Crafts, Hobbies, Beading, Jewellery and jewellery making, Accessories, Accessorising; Home decorating, Upholstery, Curtains and curtain making; Fine dining and table setting, Cookery books, Recipe books; Woodwork, DIY; Gardening; Exercise and fitness, Healthy living indoors and outdoors, etc. / Translate, edit and proofread various types of text / Project management of all Afrikaans titles (± 30 per year), in-house publishing (from manuscript stage) and co-editions (from translation stage), from concept to printed product, on time and within agreed budgets / Commission, brief and co-ordinate freelance staff / Compile and oversee legal accuracy of imprint pages, contracts and briefs / Write and translate copy for promotional material / Quality control / Oversee DTP, Edit and cut text in layout: Quark, InDesign and MS Word / Check ex-works (dyelines, plotters, ozalids, F&Gs) 2006 Nominated for ‘EDITOR OF THE YEAR’ Award, Struik Publishers 2007 Won ‘EDITOR OF THE YEAR’ Award, Struik Publishers Show less



Struik Christian Media

• South Africa
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• JUNIOR EDITOR

  • May 2003 - May 2004

  Translate, edit and proofread various types of text / Write copy for advertisements, promotional material and catalogues (both English and Afrikaans) / Update website monthly / Commission, brief and co-ordinate freelance staff / Compile and oversee legal accuracy of imprint pages, contracts and briefs / Quality control / check DTP accuracy (corrections, etc.) / Checking ex-works (dyelines, plotters, ozalids, F&Gs) Translate, edit and proofread various types of text / Write copy for advertisements, promotional material and catalogues (both English and Afrikaans) / Update website monthly / Commission, brief and co-ordinate freelance staff / Compile and oversee legal accuracy of imprint pages, contracts and briefs / Quality control / check DTP accuracy (corrections, etc.) / Checking ex-works (dyelines, plotters, ozalids, F&Gs)



Landbouweekblad MEDIA24

• Cape Town Area, South Africa

• TRANSLATOR / EDITOR

  • Dec 2001 - Apr 2003

  Translate and edit advertisements: classifieds and auctions Translate and edit advertisements: classifieds and auctions