Africa Language AI Specialist
Datalens Africa
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote part time position at Datalens Africa explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R29,600 – R59,200 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
🚀Your language is valuable. Get paid for it.🚀
The world's most powerful AI systems still can't properly understand the languages spoken across Africa. We're changing that, and we need fluent speakers to do it.
📌About DataLens Africa
AtDataLens Africa, we build the high-quality language data that teaches AI to read, write, reason, and respond in African languages. We work with machine learning researchers, global health organisations, telcos, and foundation model companies who need data that reflects how peopleactuallyspeak.🎯Your Role as a Data Annotation Specialist
As anAfrica Language AI Specialist, you'll earn by putting your native or fluent language knowledge to work, no prior tech experience required.
* Create, translate, and transcribe text in the African language(s) you're fluent in
Create, translate, and transcribe text in the African language(s) you're fluent in
* Rate and rank AI model responses to help models learn what "good" sounds like in your language
Rate and rank AI model responses to help models learn what "good" sounds like in your language
* Review and validate content for accuracy, tone, and cultural context
Review and validate content for accuracy, tone, and cultural context
* Flag the nuances — idioms, dialect, context — that AI systems routinely miss
Flag the nuances — idioms, dialect, context — that AI systems routinely miss
* (For experienced specialists) Quality-check the work of other contributors
(For experienced specialists) Quality-check the work of other contributors
🛠What We’re Looking For
* Native or fluent speaker of one or more supported African languages (see below)
Native or fluent speaker of one or more supported African languages (see below)
* Strong reading and writing ability in that language
Strong reading and writing ability in that language
* Good attention to detail and a careful, consistent approach
Good attention to detail and a careful, consistent approach
* Reliable internet access and a smartphone or laptop
Reliable internet access and a smartphone or laptop
* No prior experience requiredfor entry-level work
No prior experience requiredfor entry-level work
* Bonus: background in translation, linguistics, teaching, journalism, or content writing
Bonus: background in translation, linguistics, teaching, journalism, or content writing
🌟Why Join DataLens Africa?
* Earn from your language: get paid per project, with work matched to the languages you speak
Earn from your language: get paid per project, with work matched to the languages you speak
* Work flexibly: remote, on your own schedule, from anywhere in Africa, on a laptop or smartphone
Work flexibly: remote, on your own schedule, from anywhere in Africa, on a laptop or smartphone
* Build real AI skills: gain hands-on experience in data annotation and AI evaluation, a fast-growing global field
Build real AI skills: gain hands-on experience in data annotation and AI evaluation, a fast-growing global field
* Grow with us: strong contributors move into QA reviewer and project lead roles
Grow with us: strong contributors move into QA reviewer and project lead roles
* Do work that matters: help build AI that finally understands your community
Do work that matters: help build AI that finally understands your community
👉 What African Languages are needed?
* West Africa:Yoruba · Hausa · Igbo · Pidgin (Nigerian) · Wolof · Twi · Ewe · Fula · Bambara · Mandinka · Moore · Kanuri · Temne · Krio · Serer
West Africa:Yoruba · Hausa · Igbo · Pidgin (Nigerian) · Wolof · Twi · Ewe · Fula · Bambara · Mandinka · Moore · Kanuri · Temne · Krio · Serer
* East Africa:Swahili · Amharic · Somali · Kinyarwanda · Luganda · Tigrinya · Oromo · Kikuyu · Dinka · Afar · Luo · Malagasy
East Africa:Swahili · Amharic · Somali · Kinyarwanda · Luganda · Tigrinya · Oromo · Kikuyu · Dinka · Afar · Luo · Malagasy
* Southern AfricaZulu · Xhosa · Sesotho · Chichewa · Shona · Setswana · Sepedi · Xitsonga · Siswati · Tshivenda · Ndebele
Southern AfricaZulu · Xhosa · Sesotho · Chichewa · Shona · Setswana · Sepedi · Xitsonga · Siswati · Tshivenda · Ndebele
* Central Africa:Lingala · Kikongo · Tshiluba · Sango · Ewondo
Central Africa:Lingala · Kikongo · Tshiluba · Sango · Ewondo
* North Africa:Tamazight · Darija · Hassaniya
North Africa:Tamazight · Darija · Hassaniya
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R29,600/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($10/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Datalens Africa
Datalens Africa is a company in the Data Science industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.