Top freelancers in South Africa
Of the freelancers from South Africa on Upwork, 268 of 2,548 earn $1k+ a month; the typical one makes $1.9k, the top $21k.
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Showing 50 of 2,548Data updated Nov 8
| Freelancer | MRR | Member since |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Rashaad M. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Senior Full-Stack Engineer | TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Python, AWS | ≈$8k– | Apr 2022Apr 30, 2022 |
12 Charl P. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Motion Design & Animation - CGI - Digital Content Creation | $8k↑ 3% | Feb 2023Feb 28, 2023 |
13 Robert P. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Klaviyo Email Marketing Expert | Shopify DTC Retention | 20M+ Revenue | $6k0% | Jul 2015Jul 9, 2015 |
| 14 Sergio H. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Full Stack Web Developer | $6k↑ 5% | Dec 2021Dec 13, 2021 |
| 15 Aidan M. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Custom CRM & Business Systems Developer | Monday.c & Make.c | $6k0% | Nov 2023Nov 13, 2023 |
| 16 Dean H. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Freelance HubSpot Expert | HubSpot Solutions Partner | $6k– | Feb 2022Feb 7, 2022 |
| 17 Rickus J. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 SEO, Google Ads & Website Design Specialist | $5k↑ 15% | Jun 2023Jun 11, 2023 |
| 18 Leigh V. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Technical Writer | SaaS, AI & Software Documentation | $5k↑ 3% | Aug 2015Aug 26, 2015 |
| 19 Megan O. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Business Project Manager and Proposal Writer | $5k↑ 6% | Aug 2023Aug 17, 2023 |
| 20 Chris M. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Digital Marketing Specialist | Lead Generator | Content | $5k↓ 7% | May 2022May 10, 2022 |
| Freelancer | MRR | Member since |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Tracy C. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Excellent Editor, Copy Editor and Proofreader | $5k↑ 4% | Aug 2019Aug 6, 2019 |
| 22 Gillian S. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Virtual Assistant/Executive Assistant/Administrative Assistant | $5k↑ 2% | Apr 2015Apr 6, 2015 |
| 23 Keegan B. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Full-Stack Engineer | AI Integration, Next.js & Capacitor Apps | $5k↓ 5% | Nov 2023Nov 26, 2023 |
| 24 Tavasika C. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 EV Technical Support Specialist | Diagnostics & Repair Planning | $5k↑ 4% | Aug 2022Aug 24, 2022 |
| 25 Stephen D. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 GIS Analyst & Specialist | Renewable Energy | Mapping | Data Analyst | $4k↑ 7% | Jun 2016Jun 30, 2016 |
| 26 Riley B. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Sales BDM And Appointment Manager/Closer | $4k↑ 9% | Mar 2022Mar 22, 2022 |
| 27 Sarah L. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Graphic Designer - Brand & Presentation Specialist | $4k↑ 2% | Jun 2015Jun 19, 2015 |
| 28 Lisa K. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 People Operations Consultant for Scaling & Remote Teams | $4k↑ 3% | Sep 2025Sep 26, 2025 |
| 29 Aileen U. 🇿🇦 NewNew🇿🇦 Client Success Specialist | $4k↓ 1% | Feb 2025Feb 27, 2025 |
| 30 Mawanda H. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Cloud & Security Architect | Azure | AWS | Microsoft 365 | $4k↓ 1% | Jun 2020Jun 4, 2020 |
| Freelancer | MRR | Member since |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Yvette S. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Multi-disiplinary Draughts Person | $4k↑ 3% | Feb 2019Feb 18, 2019 |
| 32 Andre A. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 IT Technician | $4k↑ 2% | Mar 2014Mar 10, 2014 |
| 33 Caitlin V. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Content Writer - Blogs and Ghost Writing (Parenting Specialist) | $4k0% | Jun 2021Jun 21, 2021 |
| 34 Robyn D. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Virtual Assistant | $4k↑ 3% | Mar 2020Mar 4, 2020 |
| 35 Yoemna S. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Programme Coordinator/Management | $4k↑ 2% | Dec 2025Dec 2, 2025 |
| 36 Johann M. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Accounting & Business Advisory Service | $4k↓ 12% | Sep 2021Sep 16, 2021 |
37 Chris C. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 WordPress Plugin & JavaScript Developer | AI Integration, Code Audits | $4k↑ 42% | Oct 2025Oct 17, 2025 |
| 38 Devin T. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Investor-Ready Financial Models & Pitch Decks for Capital Raises | $4k↓ 20% | Oct 2019Oct 15, 2019 |
| 39 Stephanie G. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Salesforce Certified Administrator & User Experience Designer | $4k0% | Aug 2020Aug 9, 2020 |
| 40 Luke M. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Video Editing | $4k↑ 16% | May 2021May 10, 2021 |
| Freelancer | MRR | Member since |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Jaco V. 🇿🇦 NewNew🇿🇦 Power Platform & D365 Developer | Dataverse | Power Automate | $4k↓ 6% | Jan 2026Jan 15, 2026 |
| 42 Lisa M. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Business Operations Specialist | Document Precision & Workflow | $4k↑ 6% | Jan 2023Jan 26, 2023 |
| 43 Steph V. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Senior Publication Designer for Annual Reports and Investor Documents | $4k↑ 8% | Apr 2018Apr 2, 2018 |
| 44 Tasneem A. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Virtual Executive Assistant (Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer) | $4k↑ 2% | Feb 2020Feb 12, 2020 |
| 45 Melissa Kyla T. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Hotel & Operations | Consultancy | Personal & Executive Assistance | $3k↑ 3% | Jul 2023Jul 3, 2023 |
| 46 Alicia D. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Recruiter | $3k↓ 8% | Nov 2021Nov 30, 2021 |
| 47 Peter Ernst H. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 LinkedIn Specialist | Brand Building Expert | Business Development | $3k↓ 10% | Apr 2020Apr 27, 2020 |
| 48 Jemma B. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Teacher l Instructional Designer l Graphic Design | $3k↑ 4% | Jan 2023Jan 6, 2023 |
| 49 Jess G. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Managing Editor | Content Operations | $3k↑ 2% | Aug 2023Aug 25, 2023 |
| 50 Kirsty S. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Office Administration/ Management | $3k↑ 2% | Mar 2023Mar 1, 2023 |
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