PAY FOR RESULTS, NOT WORDS
Here you can view our transparent, indicative pricing for professional language services in South Africa. Only services for which standard rates apply are listed. For other services, the prices are established by bilateral negotiations, given that client demands tend to vary widely. All the same, these standardised service rates will still vary slightly, depending on language pair, complexity, and deadline. All quotes are free and negotiable. Use the links below to jump to your service or request a quote directly. Services not mentioned in this pricing page are charged separately, by mutual agreement.
All rates in ZAR. VAT excluded unless stated. Final quote based on word count and document complexity.
Language editing + formatting + references
· Rush Service+50% of base rate +50% of base rate<48 hours Priority handling, weekend/holiday work
· Minimum ChargeR350 per project
· Applies to documents <1,000 words*Page = 250 words, standard academic formatting
Notes:
1. Rates apply to English language documents. ESL-heavy text may incur a 15–20% surcharge.
2. Final price confirmed after 300-word sample review.
3. 50% deposit required before work starts. Balance due on delivery.
4. 1 round of revisions included for edits made by Oracle LSP, within 7 days of delivery.
Conference & Business Interpreting Price Range {#interpreting}
For simultaneous, consecutive, and remote interpreting for meetings, events, and legal settings.
Interpreting Rate Card
(N.B. Pricing is indicative and slightly negotiable)
Minimum booking 2 hours. Applies for bookings under 4 hours.
Overtime Rate
R1,500 per hour
Charged after 8 hours or outside 08:00-18:00. Billed in 30-min blocks.
Preparation Fee
R800 flat
For technical/glossary prep over 20 pages or >3 hours prep time. Waived for standard meetings.
Additional Charges
- Travel & Accommodation: Billed at cost for events outside Gauteng. Local travel within 30km of Pretoria/Johannesburg included in day rate
- Remote Interpreting: Same rates apply. Zoom/Teams platform support included. Tech setup fee R500 if Oracle LSP provides equipment.
- Cancellation Policy: 48h+ notice = free cancellation. 24-48h = 50% fee. <24h = 100% fee.
- Weekend/Public Holiday Surcharge: +30% on all rates.
1. Do you charge per day, hour, page or word?
It all depends on your preference. However, rest assured that our pricing is transparent and we use standard formulars to convert between words, pages, days or hours where applicable.
2. Can I get a discount for academic work?
Indigenous students who prove their inability to pay will receive a significant discount at the discretion of the linguist handling their document. A volume discount of 10 % each is granted when two students jointly submit their files. It will rise to a maximum of 15% each if more than two jointly submit. This covers translation, transcription and all types of editing. No discounts are available for interpreting.
3. What’s included in the quote?
The quote covers all the required payments for the task as described. Subsequent changes to the manuscript after work has started will be charged as new tasks.
4. How fast can you deliver?
Delivery time is a function of manuscript quality and price. Rushed jobs require more talents and will incur more costs. Similarly, poor quality writing requires more time to edit.