Transcriptionist

TransPerfect
CDI Cape Town, Western Cape Media and Communication Workers
Posted:
June 07, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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 an...

Apply for this Job

Submit your application for the Transcriptionist position at TransPerfect.

Apply Now Save for Later

Job Overview

Job Type: CDI
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posted: June 07, 2026
Deadline: July 17, 2026