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🌍 Open Source GitHub Maintainer, Remote- Contract

Xperteez Technology

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
SA / EMEA hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at Xperteez Technology is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R444,000 – R888,000 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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

Role Title:Open source GitHub maintainer

Role Type:Contractor (15 hrs a week)

Location:Remote, Open Globally

Schedule:Flexible, any hours/days of the week. As long as there is constant activity.

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.

Required Skills:
* GitHub

GitHub
* C++

C++
* JAVA

JAVA
* Typescript

Typescript
* Rust

Rust
* GoLang

GoLang
* Python

Python
* C

C

Scope of Work:
* Evaluate code patches generated by LLMs and offer detailed feedback on each one
Evaluate code patches generated by LLMs and offer detailed feedback on each one
* Provide written justification to support your assessments
Provide written justification to support your assessments
* Conduct peer reviews of work submitted by other subject-matter experts
Conduct peer reviews of work submitted by other subject-matter experts

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience maintaining an open source repository.
Experience maintaining an open source repository.
* Experience reviewing code from contributors
Experience reviewing code from contributors

Compensation Structure:

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability:

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

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

At R444,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($150/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 Xperteez Technology

Xperteez Technology is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 23 open positions on Hirezar. View all Xperteez Technology jobs →