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 R107,917 – R123,333 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:Remote

Engagement:Independent Contractor | Project-BasediMerit, an EXL company, is looking forVideo Data Annotatorsto support an AI training project.You'll review video footage and annotate actions, objects, and events according to detailed project guidelines. No prior AI experience is required.

Responsibilities
* Review and annotate videos.
* Identify and label actions, objects, and events accurately.
* Follow project guidelines and scoring criteria.
* Meet quality and productivity requirements.
* Flag unclear cases and provide feedback to the project team.
Requirements
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to follow detailed guidelines consistently.
* Strong written communication skills.
* Comfortable working independently.
* Previous annotation, QA, or video evaluation experience is a plus.
* AI experience is not required.
Why Join?
* 100% remote project-based work.
* Work as an independent contractor.
* Contribute directly to the development of next-generation AI.
* Flexible project work, subject to project requirements and available assignments.

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 R107,917/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($70,000/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 →