Introduction Our client is seeking an Entry-level AI Engineer to join their high-impact IT Hub. In this role, you will be part of a team delivering mature and safe AI building blocks—such as expert chatbots—designed to automate critical conversations within the global Group and with its international partners.
This position is unique for an entry-level role, focusing heavily on demand shaping and business ownership.
You will work under direct supervision to ensure that every AI use case translates into concrete business value, bridging the gap between business reality and platform execution.
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is perfect for a highly motivated graduate or junior professional who is "AI-native" in their thinking and possesses strong leadership potential.
The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complex business realities and is eager to work in a fast-paced, energetic global environment.
Technical Excellence & Business Ownership
Demand Shaping: Actively shape AI demand rather than passively receiving it, pushing back on low-value or unclear requests. Value Representation: Represent the value, outcomes, and necessary trade-offs for AI initiatives to stakeholders. KPI Definition: Define and track outcome KPIs such as adoption, efficiency, and quality for AI use cases. Governance: Run business stream governance and maintain a business-facing view of the backlog.
Position Details
Contract Dates: 01-06-2026 to 31-12-2028. Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation. Role Group: DevOps, Role Name: Data Science and Engineering. Level: Entry 2-4 years experience Work Arrangement: 1960 hours per 12-month period with remote and on-site flexibility.
Duties & Responsibilities Important Application Details
Location & Relocation
Applicants based outside of Gauteng must be willing to relocate. Please note that relocation to the province will be at the candidate's own cost.
Eligibility & Legal
Citizenship: South African citizens and residents are preferred. Work Permits: Candidates with valid work permits will also be considered. Privacy: By applying, you consent to being added to our database and receiving updates until you unsubscribe.
Application Status
If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications & Experience
Education: Relevant IT, Business, or Engineering degree. Knowledge Base: Basic job knowledge obtained through formal education with limited practical experience. Cloud Fundamentals: Foundational knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner). Agile Mindset: Understanding of the Agile Working Model; certifications like Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master are an advantage.
Essential Skills
Prioritization: Own the business prioritization process to sequence initiatives for maximum impact. Strategic Translation: Translate AI strategy into concrete business epics. Communication: Ability to convey information clearly and obtain requirements from others. Reuse Focus: Ensure the reuse of existing building blocks over creating bespoke solutions whenever possible.
Advantageous Skills
Stakeholder Management: Experience in setting expectations and serving as the primary interface between business stakeholders and platform tech leads. Stakeholder management & expectation setting Primary interface between: Product / Business stakeholders Platform tech leads Proactively surface: Priority conflicts Delivery trade‑offs Funding or scope risks Demand shaping (not just demand intake) Push back on low‑value or unclear demands Sequence initiatives for maximum business impact Actively kill or park initiatives that do not move KPIs AI‑Native enablement (strategic) Translate AI strategy into concrete business epics Ensure reuse over bespoke solutions Support positioning with real business narratives
Interested? Important Application Details
Location & Relocation
Applicants based outside of Gauteng must be willing to relocate. Please note that relocation to the province will be at the candidate's own cost.
Eligibility & Legal
Citizenship: South African citizens and residents are preferred. Work Permits: Candidates with valid work permits will also be considered. Privacy: By applying, you consent to being added to our database and receiving updates until you unsubscribe.
Application Status
If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
#isanqa #isanqaresourcing #fuelledbypassionintegrityexcellence #thegroup #AIEngineer #JuniorAI #BusinessAnalyst #DataScience #EntryLevelJobs #TechJobsSA #CloudComputing #Agile #Scrum #ProductOwner #AIStrategy
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