Audio Data Collection & Transcription - English (South Africa)

TELUS Digital AI Data Solutions; Mpumalanga; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A data solutions company is looking for English (South Africa) speakers to participate in an Audio Data Collection project. Participants will record two unscripted audio samples and provide transcriptions. Payment is $15 for the completed task, and applicants must have a smartphone and a stable internet connection. This is an independent contractor role with an expected duration from October to November 2025.

Qualifications

• Access to a smartphone with iOS 17.0 or Android 8.0.
• Fluent in English (South Africa).
• Stable internet connection is required for task completion.

Responsibilities

• Record two unscripted audio samples.
• Provide accurate transcriptions of the recordings.

Skills

Fluent in English (South Africa)

Smartphone access

Stable Internet connection

Ability to record in a quiet environment

Tools

iOS or Android smartphone

Job description

Overview

TELUS Digital (“TIAI”) is seeking English (South Africa) speakers for our new Audio Data Collection project.

Task description

The participants will have to record 2 unscripted audio samples (each approx. 30s long) - one natural and one with emotions, according to the provided instructions. The goal is to obtain natural recordings showcasing your native accent.

In addition to the recordings, each participant needs to provide accurate transcriptions of the audios.

Please note: The participant-provided recordings may be used publicly by the client. By participating in this project, participants acknowledge and accept that their audio samples may be utilized in public-facing applications or services.

Expected Project Duration: October – November 2025

Estimated time to complete the task: up to 1 hour

Qualifications

• Have access to a smartphone with either iOS 17.0 (or above) OR Android 8.0 (or above).
• English (South Africa) speaker.
• Located in South Africa.
• Stable Internet connection for the duration of the task.
• A quiet environment to record the audios.

Payment

• 15 USD for the whole task, paid upon successful completion and submission of the task.
• This is an independent contractor opportunity.