Freelancer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Freelancer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Formulating assignments in accordance with prescribed specifications.
  • Editing assignments to ensure that they are accurate and well-presented.
  • Keeping an accurate record of hours worked and income received.
  • Registering as a taxpayer and filing your own tax returns on time.
  • Ensuring that your work equipment remains in excellent working condition at all times.
  • Liaising with the line manager to clarify assignment-related expectations, as needed.
  • Submitting completed assignments in the stipulated format.
  • Storing and filing copies of all completed assignments.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Freelancer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Freelancer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.