Transcriptionist

Confidential

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa permanent

Posted: January 30, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

• Type either from an audio file or video file, or update/revise/correct client provided documents in different formats

• Research words/names/concepts/facts: using dictionaries, online dictionaries or search engines (e.g. Google, etc.)

• Data entry: type numbers, names, addresses from the source document or replicating on-screen text/graphics from source video to an editable format

• Format in Microsoft Word (e.g. tables, organizational charts, etc.)

• Occasionally prepare pre-translation documents

• Review inaudible portions from external transcription resources’ work

• Time cue and position text in various subtitle software to time source text to source audio/video for subtitling or voice over projects

• Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Proofread and edit any transcription produced by transcription software and ensure the accuracy of grammar, spelling, or format

• Use the search function to look for previous documents/files that may be leveraged for new projects (e.g. similar text, etc.)

• Update internal project management systems to confirm project status and coordinate with global production teams

• Final check deliverable files against the source to make sure product meets client needs/specifications

• Liaise with Media Project Managers to clarify project parameters

• Coordinate with quality personnel to ensure that the transcription perfectly complies with instructions and is linguistically perfect

• Work on various subtitling/captioning tools, creating and formatting English subtitles according to the specifications

• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

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