AI Trainer - Freelance Data Annotator

Mindrift Data Annotation Projects; Durban; Remote; ZAR 108,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time remote freelancing

Gain experience in AI projects

Influence AI model training

Job summary

Toloka is looking for remote part-time annotators to help train AI models through online labeling tasks. You will review data, label content, and flag issues, with compensation for active projects.

Projects are project-based; pay varies by scope, with rates up to $9 per hour equivalent. A bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of professional experience, plus strong English and attention to detail, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Excellent English written and spoken skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carefully review provided data (text, images, or videos).
• Label or classify content based on project guidelines.
• Identify and flag inappropriate or unclear material.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

English proficiency (C1+)

Logical thinking

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Job description

At Toloka, we connect smart, curious people from around the world with freelance online tasks that train and improve artificial intelligence.

What We Do

The Toloka Annotators connects individuals with Generative AI projects from leading tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of AI by involving real people from around the world in the development process.

About The Role

Annotation is what helps AI make sense of the world. As an annotator, you may be invited to take part in online projects such as rating AI-generated content, evaluating factual accuracy, or comparing responses - when projects are available.

Responsibilities

• Carefully review provided data (text, images, or videos)
• Label or classify content based on project guidelines
• Identify and flag factually incorrect, sensitive, inappropriate, or unclear material

Important note: This is project-based work. Tasks are available only when projects are active. You may be invited to one or more projects depending on your profile and current opportunities.

Each project has its own compensation level based on scope and expertise required. On this project, AI trainers earn up to $9 per hour equivalent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience in any professional role
• Advanced level of English (C1 or higher), both written and spoken
• Logical thinking, fact-checking and reasoning abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand and follow complex instructions
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to ask clarifying questions when needed
• Genuine interest in technology and artificial intelligence

Benefits

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise