Way With Words
Transcription, captioning and data-annotation services company hiring South African freelance transcribers directly, paid in Rand into a local bank account.
Can a South African join?
Bottom line: Yes, but not right now — Way With Words accepts South Africans, though it isn't taking new applications at the moment.
"highly proficient English first language speakers from the following countries and regions: South Africa, the United Kingdom, countries in the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong."
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What it pays
Bottom line: You earn R5.00-R10.71 per audio minute, depending on how fast the work has to be turned around. No previous experience is needed.
Their own careers site states a figure directly in Rand: "Earn between R5.00 - R10.71 per audio minute based on project turnaround time." No prior transcription experience is required.
How the money reaches you
Bottom line: You are paid monthly, straight into your South African bank account.
Paid monthly, direct to a South African bank account — their own words: "Our transcribers are paid monthly directly into their South African Bank Account, irrespective of who their account is with."
How hard is it to get in?
Bottom line: Hard to get in — expect a competitive, multi-step process.
Registrations are currently closed. Their own site: "Registrations have therefore been temporarily suspended, and we won't be accepting any new applications." Worth rechecking periodically — the eligibility and pay above are real, the door just isn't open right now.