Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at micro1 is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for junior-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

Job Title:Human Data Manager, New Grad

Job Type:Full-time

Location:Remote

Job Summary:In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and manage robust data workflows for accurate annotation, collection, processing, and analysis.
* Establish and monitor KPIs to optimize operational performance and drive data-driven decision-making.
* Analyze datasets to uncover actionable insights and present recommendations that accelerate efficiency.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to align data strategies with overarching business objectives.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting frameworks tracking key metrics and workflow improvements.
* Continuously refine processes to ensure scalability, maintain data integrity, and uphold quality standards.
* Demonstrate ownership and a proactive, hands-on approach to identifying and solving operational challenges.

Required Skills and Qualifications
* Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduate in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Economics, Finance or other related fields.
* Technical aptitude with demonstrated experience in data analysis, annotation, or workflow optimization.
* Familiarity with operational processes and a passion for increasing efficiency.
* Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally.
* Strong drive to learn, thrive under pressure, and a willingness to work hard in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent collaboration skills and attention to detail in managing data quality and validation.

Preferred Qualifications
* Background in engineering or technical fields with operational focus or human data projects.
* Experience with data visualization tools (such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI) or programming languages (such as Python, SQL).
* Internship or project-based experience in data management, AI/ML, or process optimization.

Regional Hiring Notes:

This role is being hired in parallel across multiple regions due to coverage needs, compliance requirements, and time-zone alignment. Responsibilities and expectations are identical; employment terms vary by region.

Originally posted onHimalayas

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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 micro1

micro1 is a company in the marketing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 53 open positions on Hirezar. View all micro1 jobs →