Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at iMerit Technology is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R46,250 – R61,667 ZAR. 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

Location:South Korea | RemoteEngagement:Freelance / Independent Contractor | Project-Based | Part-Time

About the Project

We are looking forEnglish-speaking Image Quality Evaluators based in South Koreato support AI training and evaluation projects.

You will review images and assess their quality according to project guidelines, helping improve the accuracy and performance of AI systems.

You do not need to be Korean.We welcome applicants of any nationality who arecurrently living in South Korea, have lived there for several years, and are highly familiar with Korean culture, everyday life, and local context.

What You'll Do
* Evaluate images based on quality standards and project guidelines.
* Identify issues such as blur, poor lighting, noise, exposure, compression, and framing.
* Evaluate visual content with awareness ofSouth Korean cultural and local context.
* Accurately describe and interpret images in English.
* Maintain high accuracy, consistency, and productivity.
* Flag unusual cases or data-quality issues to the project team.

Requirements
* Currently residing in South Korea.
* Legally authorized to work as an independent contractor in South Korea.
* Have a South Korean bank account in your own nameto receive payments.
* Have lived in South Korea forseveral yearsand have strong familiarity with Korean culture and local context.
* English: C1 level or above.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed guidelines.
* Laptop/desktop and reliable internet connection.
* Previous experience in AI, data annotation, transcription, QA, or content evaluation is a plus, butnot required.
Nationality is not a requirement. Local knowledge and lived experience in South Korea are.

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 R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($30,000/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.

About iMerit Technology

iMerit Technology is a company in the content writing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 3 open positions on Hirezar. View all iMerit Technology jobs →

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