168 AI Expert jobs in South Africa

• Develop AI models to improve business operations.
• Integrate AI solutions into existing systems.
• Work with data teams to leverage insights.
• Stay current on AI trends for innovation.

AI and Automation Expert
Location: Remote, Cape Town
Salary: R65 000 - 85 000 pm

Join a cutting-edge technology firm at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation. We specialize in developing transformative AI-powered solutions that revolutionize business operations across diverse industries. Our team is passionate about harnessing the latest AI technologies to create intelligent automation systems that drive measurable business impact and operational excellence.

We're seeking a dynamic AI and Automation Expert who shares our passion for artificial intelligence and its transformative potential. This role is perfect for a full-stack developer who has been actively working with AI technologies and wants to shape the future of intelligent automation. You'll lead the design and implementation of sophisticated AI-driven solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies like large language models, chatbots, and generative AI platforms.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with modern AI tools and demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for staying ahead of AI trends. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity across client organizations.

• Partner with leadership to craft comprehensive AI and automation strategies that align with business objectives.

• Drive strategic initiatives that leverage emerging AI technologies to create competitive advantages and deliver exceptional client value.

• Architect and build robust AI-powered automation platforms using contemporary full-stack development practices.

• Integrate advanced AI APIs, LLM services, and intelligent automation tools into scalable applications.

• Develop solutions that connect AI capabilities with existing business systems through well-designed APIs and intuitive interfaces.

• Implement intelligent workflows using modern automation platforms, creating responsive interfaces for exceptional AI-powered user experiences.

• Identify high-impact opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and complex workflows.

• Design intelligent automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

• Seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into existing systems and processes.

• Ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption, maximizing transformative potential.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives with developers, analysts, and stakeholders.

• Conduct discovery sessions and workshops to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Provide training and knowledge transfer to ensure adoption and long-term success of AI systems.

• Monitor and optimize AI and automation systems for peak performance.

• Troubleshoot, enhance, and ensure reliability and consistency in outputs.

• Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, LLM developments, and automation trends.

• Apply new knowledge to drive innovation and maintain competitive edge.

• Ensure all AI systems meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data security protocols.

• Promote responsible AI use, addressing biases and ensuring transparency.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of full-stack development or advanced technical experience, including hands-on AI work.

• Proven record of delivering technical solutions from concept to deployment.

Technical Skills

• Full-stack development: Modern frontend frameworks, backend APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure

• Programming: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar (Python preferred but not required)

• AI tools: LLMs, AI APIs, chatbot development, generative AI platforms

• Automation: Workflow orchestration and automation tools

• Cloud: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud AI/ML services

• Proven AI integration into applications and business systems

Development Expertise

• Ability to architect applications with AI features, intuitive interfaces, and strong backend systems for AI service integration.

Communication

• Excellent at explaining complex AI concepts to varied audiences.

• Skilled in presenting solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Leadership

• Experience leading AI projects from requirements gathering to deployment.

• Strong client consultation and cross-functional coordination skills.

Passion and Adaptability

• Enthusiastic about AIs potential in business transformation.

• Comfortable with fast-changing technologies and continuous learning.

AI and Automation Expert
Location: Remote, Cape Town
Salary: R65 000 - 85 000 pm

Company Overview
Join a cutting-edge technology firm at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation. We specialize in developing transformative AI-powered solutions that revolutionize business operations across diverse industries. Our team is passionate about harnessing the latest AI technologies to create intelligent automation systems that drive measurable business impact and operational excellence.

Position Overview
We're seeking a dynamic AI and Automation Expert who shares our passion for artificial intelligence and its transformative potential. This role is perfect for a full-stack developer who has been actively working with AI technologies and wants to shape the future of intelligent automation. You'll lead the design and implementation of sophisticated AI-driven solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies like large language models, chatbots, and generative AI platforms.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with modern AI tools and demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for staying ahead of AI trends. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver innovative solutions that streamline operations and enhance productivity across client organizations.

Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy Development

• Partner with leadership to craft comprehensive AI and automation strategies that align with business objectives.
• Drive strategic initiatives that leverage emerging AI technologies to create competitive advantages and deliver exceptional client value.

System Design and Development

• Architect and build robust AI-powered automation platforms using contemporary full-stack development practices.
• Integrate advanced AI APIs, LLM services, and intelligent automation tools into scalable applications.
• Develop solutions that connect AI capabilities with existing business systems through well-designed APIs and intuitive interfaces.
• Implement intelligent workflows using modern automation platforms, creating responsive interfaces for exceptional AI-powered user experiences.

Process Automation

• Identify high-impact opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and complex workflows.
• Design intelligent automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

AI Integration

• Seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into existing systems and processes.
• Ensure smooth implementation with minimal disruption, maximizing transformative potential.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Lead cross-functional initiatives with developers, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Conduct discovery sessions and workshops to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to ensure adoption and long-term success of AI systems.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor and optimize AI and automation systems for peak performance.
• Troubleshoot, enhance, and ensure reliability and consistency in outputs.

Research and Innovation

• Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, LLM developments, and automation trends.
• Apply new knowledge to drive innovation and maintain competitive edge.

Compliance, Ethics, and Security

• Ensure all AI systems meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data security protocols.
• Promote responsible AI use, addressing biases and ensuring transparency.

Required Qualifications
Experience

• Minimum 5 years of full-stack development or advanced technical experience, including hands-on AI work.
• Proven record of delivering technical solutions from concept to deployment.

Technical Skills

• Full-stack development: Modern frontend frameworks, backend APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure
• Programming: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar (Python preferred but not required)
• AI tools: LLMs, AI APIs, chatbot development, generative AI platforms
• Automation: Workflow orchestration and automation tools
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud AI/ML services
• Proven AI integration into applications and business systems

Development Expertise

• Ability to architect applications with AI features, intuitive interfaces, and strong backend systems for AI service integration.

Communication

• Excellent at explaining complex AI concepts to varied audiences.
• Skilled in presenting solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Leadership

• Experience leading AI projects from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Strong client consultation and cross-functional coordination skills.

Passion and Adaptability

• Enthusiastic about AIs potential in business transformation.
• Comfortable with fast-changing technologies and continuous learning.

Location: South Africa (Remote)
Work Model: 100% Home Office
Starting Salary: 36K South African Rand monthly (net), Negotiable

Aginion is hiring a full-time AI and Automation Expert (40 hours/week) to join our team remotely. This position is open to candidates anywhere in South Africa , provided they have an unrestricted right to work and a reliable broadband internet connection suitable for remote work.

As an AI and Automation Expert, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining intelligent automation solutions for internal processes and customer projects. You will work at the intersection of workflow automation , AI integration , and infrastructure deployment , helping organizations leverage modern tools to become more efficient, responsive, and data-driven.

• Design and implement automation workflows to streamline business and technical operations
• Integrate local and cloud-based LLM (Large Language Model) solutions into real-world use cases
• Run, test, and maintain open-source LLMs on local and virtualized/cloud infrastructure
• Support and build AI-enhanced services, including document processing, decision assistance, and customer interaction flows
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to understand requirements and develop effective AI and automation solutions
• Monitor and improve existing automation pipelines for performance and reliability

• Hands-on experience running and optimizing LLM models (e.g., LLaMA, Mistral, GPT-based models)
• Understanding of cloud and local infrastructure for AI workloads

• Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms such as Make.com, Zapier, or Power Automate
• Experience with n8n or ActivePieces for visual automation building
• Interest in AI prompt design, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

• Must be based in South Africa
• Must have unrestricted work authorization
• Must have a reliable broadband internet connection suitable for full-time remote work

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a remote setting
• Passion for exploring new technologies and applying them in a practical, business-focused way
• Excellent attention to detail and structured working style
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Interest in continuous learning and innovation

Aginion South Africa is part of the Aginion Group, a Managed IT Services Provider delivering modern, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure solutions . We help customers modernize their operations with:

• Private, Hybrid, and Public Cloud Solutions
• Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace Enablement
• IT-Security, Operations Management, and Compliance Guidance
• AI and Intelligent Workflow Integration

We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment , where your contributions directly impact our customers’ digital success.

Are you ready to build the future of intelligent automation?
Apply now and join a company where AI is not just a trend—but a practical tool for real transformation.

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About The Company

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Astronomy, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

• Generate prompts that challenge AI
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate the accuracy of the AI's answers
• Correct the model's responses based on your domain-specific knowledge
  
  
  

• You have a Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astronomical and Space Sciences or any other related field
• You have at least 3 years of professional experience in Astronomy or a related field, with the focus on one of the following areas: Observational Astronomy, Theoretical Astronomy, Astrophysics, Stellar Astrophysics, Galactic Astronomy, Extragalactic Astronomy, Cosmology Planetary Science, Exoplanetary Science, Astrobiology, Radio Astronomy, Optical Astronomy, X-ray Astronomy, High-Energy Astrophysics, Celestial Mechanics
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge
  
  
  

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Part-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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