English Language Experts

SME Careers; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI training company in South Africa is seeking an AI Data Trainer to develop training content and optimize AI performance. This fully remote role offers flexibility in scheduling and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Linguistics or Communication. Candidates should have strong written English, research skills, and an analytical mindset. Compensation is competitive, up to $18 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Passive income through referral program

Community rewards

Qualifications

• Strong command of written English with good grammar, syntax, and stylistic versatility.
• Enjoys doing research and turning ideas into clear, structured content.
• Might have experience with AI/LLM training, which is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed prompts to guide AI learning and ensure model understanding.
• Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance model accuracy and relevance.
• Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating reliability.

Skills

Written English proficiency

Research skills

Creative writing

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Linguistics or Communication

Job description

Are you excited about writing, research, and language — and eager to apply your skills to the future of AI?

This is a fully remote, fully flexible role where you decide your schedule. Not only will you be able to implement your writing and language skills in impactful projects, but you’ll also have the opportunity to build passive income forever through our referral program, earning as long as your referred candidates continue working.

📌 To ensure the success of your application, we strongly recommend watching our video guide on the application process before applying.

The Role: Where Your Language Expertise Meets AI Innovation

As an AI Data Trainer, you will:

• Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.

Bring your expertise - we’ll take care of the rest with a tailored onboarding experience that sets you up for success from day one.

Your Profile

Apply if this sounds like you (even if not every point applies):

• You are a student or graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Linguistics, Communication, or a related field.
• You have a strong command of written English, with good grammar, syntax, and stylistic versatility.
• You enjoy doing research, exploring new topics, and turning ideas into clear, structured content.
• You like creative writing, experimenting with different tones and formats.
• You bring an analytical mindset and pay attention to detail, delivering quality work independently.
• You might even have experience with AI/LLM training — if so, that’s a great plus, but it’s not required.

Commitment

This is a fully flexible, remote role - you choose when and where you work. To set yourself up for success on the project, it makes sense to dedicate at least 20 hours per week or more, while still keeping a healthy balance that fits your lifestyle.

Why Work with SME Careers?

Want to be a part of a forward-thinking team and help us train AI to communicate more effectively? At SME Careers, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI industry.

• Shape the Future of AI: Your work directly contributes to how AI systems learn and communicate.
• Your Schedule, Your Rules: Set your own hours and work around your life.
• Community Rewards: Help grow our network and get rewarded for your referrals — with ongoing passive income for every hire you refer.
• Competitive Pay: Up to $18 per hour, with the exact rate determined by experience, expertise, and geographic location.