Data Labeling Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 340,000 - 567,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Data Labeling Specialists to categorize, tag, and annotate data powering AI systems — helping machines learn to interpret text, images, and audio with precision.

This is a fully remote, flexible hourly contract open to anyone with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to follow structured guidelines consistently. 10–40 hours per week, work on your own schedule.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a patient, systematic approach to repetitive work.
• Able to follow structured instructions precisely and consistently.
• Comfortable using web-based tools and interfaces.
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently.

Responsibilities

• Categorize and label text, images, or audio data using predefined tag sets and annotation guidelines.
• Annotate datasets accurately to help AI models learn and improve.
• Maintain consistency and quality across large volumes of tasks.
• Participate in calibration exercises to ensure your work meets project standards.
• Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule.

Skills

Detail oriented

Follow instructions

Web-based tools

Independent work

Self-motivated

Tools

Annotation platforms

Job description

About The Role

What if your attention to detail could directly influence how the next generation of AI sees, reads, and understands the world? We're looking for Data Labeling Specialists to categorize, tag, and annotate the data that powers cutting-edge AI systems — helping machines learn to interpret text, images, and audio with greater accuracy and nuance.

Data Labeling Specialist (AI Training)

What if your attention to detail could directly influence how the next generation of AI sees, reads, and understands the world? We're looking for Data Labeling Specialists to categorize, tag, and annotate the data that powers cutting-edge AI systems — helping machines learn to interpret text, images, and audio with greater accuracy and nuance.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to follow structured guidelines consistently. No prior AI or tech experience required.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10-40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Categorize and label text, images, or audio data using predefined tag sets and annotation guidelines
• Annotate datasets accurately to help AI models learn and improve
• Maintain consistency and quality across large volumes of tasks
• Participate in calibration exercises to ensure your work meets project standards
• Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Naturally detail-oriented with a patient, systematic approach to repetitive work
• Able to follow structured instructions precisely and consistently
• Comfortable using web-based tools and interfaces
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• No prior labeling, AI, or tech experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data entry, quality assurance, or research workflows
• Familiarity with AI tools or platforms as an end user
• Background in editing, transcription, or content moderation

Why Join Us

• Work on real AI projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Contribute to AI development that has a tangible impact on how technology understands the world
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch