Member since Jun '20

Working languages:
English to Zulu
Zulu to English
Zulu (monolingual)
English (monolingual)

Yvonne Malindi
Linguist; MA Degree; 27yrs experience

South Africa
Local time: 16:17 SAST (GMT+2)

Native in: Zulu Native in Zulu
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Interpreting, Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Training, Transcription, Transcreation, Subtitling, Voiceover (dubbing)
Expertise
Specializes in:
Education / PedagogyFinance (general)
Telecom(munications)Advertising / Public Relations
Environment & EcologyLaw: Contract(s)
Business/Commerce (general)Tourism & Travel
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersMedical: Pharmaceuticals

Rates
General rate: 0.12 USD per word / 26.98 USD per hour

Payment methods accepted Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Translation education Master's degree - University of Pretoria
Experience Years of experience: 28. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2018. Became a member: Jun 2020.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio
Website www.yvlingua.com
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Events and training
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
  • Other - On going translation work
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

With over 27 years of professional translation experience, Yvonne

bridges English and isiZulu with precision and cultural insight. Holding an MA

in Translation Studies and multiple language credentials, she brings academic

depth and proven expertise to every project.

From translation, editing, and proofreading to localization,

subtitling, and transcreation, Yvonne delivers language services that help

businesses, institutions, and brands communicate effectively across English and

isiZulu. Every project is handled with accuracy, confidentiality, and care

Yvonne specializes in medical, educational, government, and

e-commerce translation, along with expertise in technical, legal, financial,

and creative content. Her deep subject-matter knowledge ensures accurate, well-researched

and relevant translations that preserve both meaning and cultural context for

every field.

Using CAT tools, including but not

limited to SDL Trados, Memsource, MemoQ and MateCat, Yvonne maintains

consistency across terminology and streamline workflows.



Profile last updated
Feb 26



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