Freelance Linguistics Specialist - English To Xhosa

Cactus Communications; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global communications firm is seeking a Freelance Linguistics Specialist. Work remotely on various interesting AI and language-based projects. Successful candidates will have near-native proficiency in the Target Language and a strong command of English. This position offers flexible, task-based work, allowing you to choose projects that suit your interests and schedule.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Wide variety of projects

Qualifications

• Prior experience in translation, editing, or related language tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine translations and captions across various areas.
• Transcribe conversations and perform quality checks.
• Label or annotate voice, text, or image content.
• Review and correct AI-generated outputs.
• Assist in localizing content for AI models.

Skills

Near-native level proficiency in the Target Language

Strong command of English

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Freelance Linguistics Specialist

Job description :

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, is building a global pool of freelance contributors to support ongoing AI and language-based projects.

We are currently welcoming bilingual speakers to join our platform and complete flexible, task-based work remotely.

Sample tasks (one at a time, varying by project) :

• Review and refine text, translations, and captions across general areas such as travel, food, lifestyle, and finance
• Transcribe conversations and perform quality checks
• Label or annotate voice, text, or image content
• Review and correct AI-generated outputs
• Assist in localizing content for AI models

What we're looking for :

• Near-native level proficiency in the Target Language and a strong command of English
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Prior experience in translation, editing, or related language tasks is preferred

Why join us :

• % remote, flexible, ad hoc work
• Wide variety of interesting projects

Opportunity to be part of a global contributor pool

Note :

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at before you apply / register.