Siboniso Vezi
@sibonisovezi
Multilingual language annotator and compliance consultant with diverse skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in multilingual language annotation and compliance consulting. Over the past few years, I have successfully completed numerous AI projects, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with ISO regulations. My experience includes recruiting and mentoring teams, delivering onboarding sessions, and maintaining exceptional accuracy rates in annotation tasks.
In addition to my freelance work, I have gained valuable experience in the tourism sector, where I have led initiatives to enhance municipal branding and support youth development programs. My ability to design marketing materials and run targeted campaigns has contributed to successful lead generation and client acquisition in various roles. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful results in any organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tourism Intern
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)
Spearheaded the Tourism Signage Application Process with the KZN Department of Transport, aligning municipal development with provincial branding guidelines. Played a key role in the full recruitment lifecycle for two youth development programs (100 & 30 graduates), supporting CV vetting, interviews, onboarding, and post-placement support in collaboration with LED and HR units.
Freelance Language Annotator
Productive Playhouse
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Successfully completed over 10 multilingual AI projects involving transcription, segmentation, annotation, and classification (Zulu, English, multilingual). Recruited, onboarded, and mentored over 25 annotators and validators, ensuring NDA compliance and ISO-aligned quality standards.
Compliance & Marketing Consultant
TrustLink Compliance Solutions
May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Designed branded content and ran targeted Meta Ads for lead generation on Facebook and Instagram. Responded to leads across CRM systems such as Bitrix24 and Zoho, converting inquiries into paid service transactions.
Sales Associate
Sportscene – Foschini Group
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Achieved and exceeded weekly sales targets and KPIs in a fast-paced retail setting. Opened over 200+ store accounts during campaign drives, ranking among top in-store promoters.
Local Economic Development
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Provided support in recruitment for a 100-youth bakery skills program, assisting the LED team with logistics, application verification, and onboarding. Collected and analyzed data for economic profiling and SMME development.
Tourist Information Centre Intern
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Delivered visitor information services, maps, and tourism guidance to over 150+ domestic and international guests. Created printed and digital promotional materials for local attractions and events.
Founder
FYSP NEXUS & Venom Multimedia
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Delivered over 100+ branding solutions including logos, posters, banners, canvas prints, embroidery & sublimation work. Managed e-commerce fulfilment for customized merchandise via WhatsApp Business and local courier platforms.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma, Ecotourism Management
2018 - 2021
Completed a National Diploma in Ecotourism Management, focusing on sustainable tourism practices. Key modules included Ecotourism Management, Ecotourism Development, Biology, and Interpretation.
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