Dutch / Afrikaans Audio Transcriptionist (AI Training)

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

• Commitment : 10–40 hours/week

• 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

• Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace

• 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

• Comfortable using web-based tools and platforms

• 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

• Understanding of the relationship between Dutch and Afrikaans phonology and vocabulary

• 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