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We at Word Grafters are translators and editors.
We provide a comprehensive language service,
and deliver accurate, timely and reliable work to many businesses.
Services
We offer exclusive, professional services. We approach our work with an open mind and go to great lengths to meet the requirements of our clients. We believe in accuracy and, at the same time, the use of plain language is our priority. This way we can delivery efficient, as well as concise work.
We offer the following services
Translations in French, English,
Afrikaans and Italian.
Text editing in English,
French or Afrikaans.
Rewriting of documents in standard
and Plain Language English.
Research and writing on Governance issues in English, as well as Governance assistance and negotiation assistance in English and French.
Political advice and research
on business with Africa.
Consultation with regard to
content and format.
About
We at Word Grafters are translators and editors. We provide a comprehensive language service, and deliver accurate, timely and reliable work to many services and businesses.
The team
Coen van Wyk
Coen van Wyk has BA (Political sciences), Honours (International Relations), and MA (international Relations) degrees. He also has certificates in Text Editing (English), Terrorism Studies, Public Sector Management, and Criterion Referenced Training. He specialises in editing, creative writing and Governance issues. At Word Grafters, he primarily edits, writes and translates in English/Afrikaans. He is a member of the Professional Editor's Group.
Shahnaz Sayed-van Wyk
Shahnaz Sayed-van Wyk has a University Diploma in Administration and Law (France: DEUG) and a certificate in Language Editing (English). Her specialisations are English/French translation, and quality control. She is a member of the South African Translator's Institute, as well as the Professional Editor's Group.
Vision
History
Mission
We started working together in the South African Embassy in Mauritius, thereafter in Uganda, Rwanda and the two Congo’s. After returning from the Republic of Congo in 2008, Shahnaz started building a client base, and soon developed a business relationship with several companies in the mining and environmental field. Coen retired in 2010 and began translation work, but concentrated on editing. We also helped write business proposals and submissions, among other language services offered.
We aim to help you use language sensibly and effectively across language and cultural barriers, in order that you and/or your company may achieve better results.
We strive to offer a personal touch, working attentively and going the extra mile for our clients.
We deliver the best quality language services to our clients that are accurate, precise and timely. We make suggestions to clients when their documents contain discrepancies.
We do our best to accommodate our clients’ requests for urgent work. All our clients are important to us, whether big or small. All work is kept strictly confidential.
We may commission some of our associates or engage some freelance assistants on occasion.
Projects
We have undertaken the following projects:
Translation
Consultation
Editing
• Children’s books from French to English.
• School text books from Afrikaans to English.
• For international companies, in French and English. Translated documentation included business documents such as invoices, shopping lists, business reports, Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Plans, feasibility studies, safety procedures and contracts.
• Academic articles
• Dissertations
• Theses
• Fiction
• History
• Businesses plans
• Submissions to Government
We have also advised and assisted clients in the following aspects:
• Public relations in Africa
• Government relations in Africa
• Negotiations
• Governance training
Contact
Our services are available across the globe. Feel free to contact us for any enquiries. Fill in the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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