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Sell company data for AI training in South Africa

South African BPO, retail, logistics and field-service companies with 25+ staff can join paid workplace video data collection. Advertised company compensation: US$8K–US$10K+.

All programmes

De-identified in line with POPIA. Terms agreed directly with the AI data partner.

Programmes open to South African companies

Workplace Video Data Partnership

US$8K – US$10K+

Ongoing AI training and evaluation using employees’ day-to-day, real-world work footage, recorded on modern smartphones for a few hours a week.

  • iOS: iPhone 12 or newer
  • Android: Google Pixel 6–9 or Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer
  • At least 20 employees available a few hours per week

Ranges are advertised by the partner and depend on data volume, quality and eligibility. Not guaranteed.

Cities and sectors we cover in South Africa

JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaPort Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Open to all industries, including bpo & contact centres, retail, logistics, mining services, hospitality, field services.

How it works

  1. 1

    Check fit

    Match your company to a programme by headcount, geography and data type.

  2. 2

    Register securely

    Submit a short company profile on the partner’s enterprise portal.

  3. 3

    Data review

    The partner scopes volume, quality, privacy and de-identification requirements.

  4. 4

    Agree terms

    Compensation and licensing terms are agreed directly with your company.

South Africa: frequently asked questions

Can South African companies sell data for AI training?

Yes. Eligible companies in South Africa can join: Workplace Video Data Partnership. Compensation is paid directly to the company, advertised at US$8K–US$10K+ depending on data volume and quality.

How is privacy handled in South Africa?

Data is scoped and de-identified before use, in line with POPIA. Your company decides what is shared. Take your own legal advice before licensing data.

Which South African cities and sectors qualify?

Companies across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and beyond are eligible, in all industries — including bpo & contact centres, retail, logistics, mining services, hospitality, field services.

How does workplace video data collection work in South Africa?

At least 20 employees record real, day-to-day work on a recent iPhone (12+) or Android (Pixel 6–9, Galaxy S21+) for a few hours a week. Companies are compensated around US$8K–US$10K+.

Am I contracting with Brian Itumo?

No. Brian Itumo introduces qualified companies. Data review, contracts and payment are handled directly by the AI data partner.

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