South African English - AI Model Rater
About The Position
Productive Playhouse is building a talent pool of South African English speakers for an upcoming project testing and evaluating leading AI chatbots. The objective is to enhance response quality through direct user interaction with the various AI models. This is a freelance, task-based, and project-based engagement. You choose which tasks to take, set your own hours, and are free to work with other clients any time. This is an iterative project, and work arrives in batches, meaning there may be pauses between them. As an AI Evaluator, you will play a critical role in shaping and improving the next generation of Generative AI. You will participate in structured, hands-on evaluations by interacting directly with various AI models to assess their capabilities, safety, and helpfulness. Your insights and data will directly inform model development and optimization. Exact tasks will vary by project and will be spelled out in that project's Statement of Work (SOW) before you start.
Requirements
- Native or expert-level fluency in English, as spoken in South Africa
- Strong English reading, writing, and communication skills (assessment may be required)
- 18 years of age or older
- Hands-on experience using AI models or large language models
- Comfortable with both written and voice-based conversation — and good at asking sharp follow-ups
- Your own smartphone, computer, reliable internet, and comfort with web-based tools
- Able to pass a language proficiency assessment and AI evaluation task
- Responsive communicator — quick replies move you through onboarding faster
- Able to start within 48 hours
Responsibilities
- Testing and evaluating AI chatbots or language models through structured conversations, using assigned goals and prompts.
- Voice-based interactions with AI models (for relevant projects, sessions are recorded, and audio may be shared with the client as part of the evaluation deliverable).
- Submitting deliverables (write-ups, ratings, screenshots, or recordings) in the format each task specifies.
Benefits
- Work from anywhere, on your own schedule, alongside any other work you do
- Clear task specs, no ongoing oversight, no micromanagement
- Real project experience with a global data and language services company
- Work that actually improves how AI understands your language
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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