Voice Actor: CX Agent Voice Cloning (South African English)
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to build next-generation text-to-speech (TTS) systems capable of producing natural, expressive, and human-like voices.
Hiring companyMercor
About the role
We are seeking South Africa-based native English speakers with authentic South African accents to contribute high-quality voice recordings for training and evaluating cutting-edge speech models. This role is open to both experienced voice professionals and newcomers with a naturally clear, expressive voice and a good recording setup — prior voice-acting experience is a plus but not required.
Your voice recordings will be used exclusively for the client's internal CX AI Agent. They will not be sold, licensed, or reused for any other product, dataset, or purpose.
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
Responsibilities
- Record high-quality voice samples across diverse scripts (conversational, narrative, instructional, etc.).
- Deliver clear, natural, and expressive speech with strong control over tone, pacing, and pronunciation.
- Maintain consistency in voice, accent, and delivery across recording sessions.
- Follow detailed recording guidelines (environment, microphone setup, file formatting).
- Perform multiple takes with variation in emotion, emphasis, and style when required.
Required skills
- A clear, natural, and expressive voice (prior voice acting, narration, or broadcast experience is a plus, not required).
- Strong command of intonation, diction, and emotional range.
- Ability to follow scripts precisely while maintaining natural delivery.
Preferred skills
- Experience recording for TTS, audiobooks, IVR systems, or AI voice datasets.
- Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper).
- Ability to deliver multiple vocal styles (e.g., conversational, corporate, energetic, calm).
Language requirements
- Native English speaker with an authentic South African accent, currently based in South Africa.
Equipment requirements
- Access to a professional or near-professional recording setup (quality microphone, quiet environment, pop filter, etc.).
Schedule details
This is an ongoing opening — we onboard new voices on a rolling basis, so applications are always welcome. The engagement itself is a single recording session of approximately 4 hours. A second session of similar length may follow depending on the client's needs, though this isn't guaranteed.
Availability for a single ~4-hour recording session, with the possibility of a further session of similar length later on.
This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Eligible countries: South Africa
- [IMP]: Your voice may be cloned for the client's CX AI Agent so please only apply if you are okay with voice cloning. Your recordings will not be sold or reused outside of this specific use case.
- Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
Compensation details
$50–$100 per hour.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
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