SANTA BOTHA
Freelance Linguist
santabotha54@gmail.com
(+27 82 753 0416)
PROFILE:
Freelance translator with versatile knowledge of French, German, English, Afrikaans and Dutch.
Strong research capacity, good technical know-how of computer applications and conversant with
various computer programs. Thorough handling of clients. Persists in difficult situations and in coping
with demanding tasks or personnel. Multifaceted and pleasant communication ability, as well as
sharp observation skills and recapitulating observations. Good leadership skills with training in
education.
EXPERIENCE:
1. TRANSLATION BUREAU INFOTECH VOF
Translation of Dutch menus to Afrikaans and English
Word count: 240
Hendrik Wevers
infotech@zeelandnet.nl
2. ICI LA-BAS Translation Agency
Translation of medical documents from French to Afrikaans
Word count: 4,150
Claire Valet
claire@icilabas.com
http://www.icilabas.com
3. STC-SA Pty (Ltd) Dutch Company specialising in the Maritime Sector
Translation of learning material for courses from Dutch to English:
MARITIME TRAINING MANUAL
Word count: 21, 814
4. LOGISTICS TRAINING MANUAL: STC-SA Pty (Ltd)
Word count: 28, 387
5. BOOK ABOUT COMPANY HISTORY: STC-SA Pty (Ltd)
Word count: 36, 721
Flagan Fouche
flagan@stc-sa.co.za
6. DE KAT MAGAZINE (May 2011 - Dec 2011)
Translation of magazine articles from Afrikaans to English and from English to
Afrikaans.
Melanie Tait
melanie@dekat.co.za
I have been doing translation work on and off since 2000.
EDUCATION:
* Subjects at School (Grade 12 level): Afrikaans, English, German, Biology, History,
Geography (Institution: High School Lichtenburg, North West Province, South Africa)
* University Degree (B.A.) with the following subjects: French, Afrikaans-Netherlands,
English, Psychology and Communications. (Institution: Northwest University, Potchefstroom,
North West Province, South Africa)
* 1 year Higher Education Diploma (HED) (Same institution as above)
LANGUAGE PAIRS:
Specializes in the following language pairs:
English > Afrikaans
German > Afrikaans
French > Afrikaans
Dutch > Afrikaans
PREFERENCES:
I don’t have a specific area of expertise, but like to do translation work in the following areas:
Psychology, Culinary, Literature, Numerology, Astrology, Religion, Mysterious and unexplained
events, Environmental Awareness and Conservation, Literacy, Games, Quizzes, Crossword Puzzles,
Philosophy, Personal Growth, Work from Home Opportunities. On the other hand, I would like to
do assignments in other fields as well to broaden my horizon and to make my knowledge
database more flexible.
TRANSLATION RATES:
Minimum rate per word: $0.10
Per hour: $20