I am a trilingual South African, fluent in English, German and Afrikaans, with a very good understanding of Dutch too. I have more than 8 years translating experience in some or other form. If you would like to make use of my service and/or experience please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

I do regular translation, language editing and copywriting work in English and Afrikaans for one of the biggest advertising agencies in South Africa.

I have formal qualifications in languages. I started with English, Afrikaans and Latin at school and continued to complete a BA degree in languages, which included German, French, Hebrew, classical Greek and Setswana. I then completed a degree in Theology. In my free time I write short stories for children and make furniture as a hobby.

As a former diplomat to Germany and Slovakia I lived and worked in Europe for 7 years, where I had the opportunity to improve my German language skills. One of my duties was to translate analytical reports from government departments and foundations as well as news articles from the FAZ, Süddeutsche Zeitung and Frankfurter Rundschau on different topics into English.

Following are some examples of translating and post-editing jobs I have done in the last 12 months.
From German to English:
- Technical operating manual and other spec sheets for Siemens Elevators
- Four Dynamics AX software manuals @ average 40 pages each
- Website copy for leading German manufacturer of osteoporosis ortheses
- Mercedes Benz All-Terrain Mountain Bike manual
- Various texts for media material on recycling exhibition and building material trade fair
- Several technical manuals for NESTRO equipment (10 different manuals)
- Service agreement for IKEA Germany
- KITO hoists and lifting gear
- Marketing presentation for Dornbracht bathroom fittings
- Two patent descriptions (construction field)
- Automotive CAN Electronic Manual (VW) (180 pages)
- Technical automotive manuals (VW) (10 different manuals)
- Hanse Chemie
- Section of annual report of Deutsche Bank
- Reports for European Union from German governmental Chamber of Agriculture
- Newspaper report on Siemens
- Verbatims – answers to Microsoft questionnaires
- Several press releases, articles and website info for a scuba diving association
- Several legal contracts (Allianz, Dresdner Bank & Komponistenvertrag, BMW)
- AGB/Terms and Conditions of online music shop
- 40-page company newsletter for German screw & fastener manufacturer
- Extracts from book on gardening
- Storylines for interactive educational website
- Fiction – 2 short stories
- Coffee Shop Menu
- Brochure on culture of drinking tea
- Promotional material for a magician
- Two hotel websites
From Afrikaans to English:
- Employment contract and disciplinary rules
- Copy for cellphone ads
From English to Afrikaans:
- 120-page manual on South African firearm legislation
- 90-page book by psychologist on cancer
- BlackBerry advertising brochure
- Cellphone descriptions, features and specifications – various brands
- Advertising copy for a cellphone company
From German to English and Afrikaans
- Children’s storybook