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Thendo Neluvhada

@thendoneluvhada1

Native Northern Sotho language specialist skilled in translation, editing, and cultural localization for AI and content.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote roles using my Northern Sotho–English translation, editing, and AI training skills, in collaborative teams focused on cultural accuracy and impact.

I am a native Northern Sotho speaker and language specialist with extensive experience in translation, editing, and cultural adaptation between Northern Sotho and English.

As a freelance writer I translated, proofread, and annotated content for clients, created Northern Sotho essays and creative pieces, and refined text outputs for fluency and cultural appropriateness.

I have supported community and educational initiatives, delivering health awareness campaigns and tutoring Northern Sotho-speaking learners in accounting by translating technical concepts and improving exam pass rates.

I combine attention to detail, linguistic annotation and AI training data preparation skills with remote-work proficiency using MS Office, Google Workspace and AI tools to deliver high-quality, culturally accurate language products.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

High School Accounting Tutor

Current

University of the Free State

Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)

Tutored native Northern Sotho-speaking learners by translating accounting concepts and improving exam pass rates through culturally relevant explanations and targeted support.

Tutoring Translation Communication Educational Support Curriculum Adaptation

AI Trainer / Writer

Freelancer

Jan 2021 - May 2025 (4 years 4 months)

Provided Northern Sotho↔English translation, proofreading, and editing for remote clients, created culturally adapted essays and annotated texts to improve fluency and data quality for AI training.

Translation Editing Content Writing Linguistic Annotation Proofreading Remote Collaboration

Peer Promoter

South African National Blood Service

Jan 2021 - Jan 2024 (3 years)

Delivered health awareness campaigns in Northern Sotho and English, adapting medical information into accessible, culturally sensitive messages to increase community engagement.

Community Outreach Public Speaking Translation Cultural Adaptation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting

2024 -

Grade: 74%

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with coursework in accounting and language subjects; achieved a GPA of 74%.

Kgomotso Secondary School

Matric (Grade 12), General Secondary Education

2019 - 2024

Grade: 76%

Completed Matric (Grade 12) with focus on Northern Sotho (Sepedi) Home Language, Mathematics, English, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences; achieved a GPA of 76%.