Dutch / Afrikaans Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your fluency in Dutch or Afrikaans — and your ability to catch every word even in noisy, fast-paced audio — could directly shape how AI understands Germanic languages spoken by millions of people? We're looking for detail-oriented transcriptionists in South Africa to produce accurate, high-quality transcriptions of Dutch-language audio, helping build the datasets that teach AI systems how real people actually speak.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with native or near-native Dutch or strong Afrikaans fluency, exceptional listening skills, and a methodical approach to accuracy. No prior AI experience needed — just sharp ears and a commitment to quality.

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

What You'll Do

• Listen to Dutch-language audio recordings and produce precise, verbatim transcriptions
• Handle challenging audio conditions — including crosstalk, filled pauses ("uhm," "eh," "hmm"), background noise, and multiple simultaneous speakers
• Accurately identify and distinguish between different speakers throughout recordings
• Follow detailed style and formatting guidelines with consistency and precision
• Apply transcription conventions for non-verbal sounds, incomplete utterances, and other spoken-language phenomena
• Maintain high quality and accuracy standards across large volumes of audio
• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

• Native or near-native fluency in Dutch, or very strong Afrikaans fluency with solid comprehension of Standard Dutch
• Exceptional listening skills with the ability to parse difficult or noisy audio
• Highly detail-oriented with a methodical, patient approach to repetitive tasks
• Comfortable following and consistently applying detailed style guides and formatting rules
• Strong written Dutch skills — spelling, punctuation, and grammar are second nature
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without direct supervision
• Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms

Nice to Have

• Professional experience in transcription, stenography, or court reporting
• Background in subtitling, closed-captioning, or media production
• Linguistics training or academic background in Dutch, Afrikaans, or Germanic language studies
• Prior experience with annotation platforms or data labeling workflows
• Familiarity with transcription software or audio editing tools
• Understanding of the relationship between Dutch and Afrikaans phonology and vocabulary

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge 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 directly improves how technology understands spoken Dutch
• Sharpen your transcription and linguistic skills on diverse, real-world audio
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch