Johanna Leigh
About Candidate
I am a bilingual English and Afrikaans translator, editor, and proofreader with over 35 years of professional experience handling a diverse range of documents and written materials. Raised and educated bilingually in South Africa, I offer native fluency in both languages—an instinct for idiom, register, and cultural nuance rooted in lifelong daily use.
Having lived in the U.S. for nearly a decade, I bridge the gap between American English and Afrikaans seamlessly, ensuring source texts read naturally for target audiences without losing original meaning, tone, or technical precision.
My career includes over 50,000 hours of translation projects across varied subjects and document types, as well as multiple bestselling nonfiction books. Supported by decades of high-level editing and proofreading expertise in both English and Afrikaans, I deliver polished, publication-ready work that preserves the author’s intent while maintaining exceptional clarity, accuracy, and local relevance.
