501 AI Software Engineer jobs in South Africa

About The Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About The Role
This permanent role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain internal AI tools for our legal content team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about problem-solving, operational efficiency, and driving automation and AI development through code. You'll work closely with AI developers, internal lawyers, paralegals, commissioning editors and product leaders to build innovative AI-powered solutions that deliver tangible internal business impact for our teams.

Responsibilities

• Working with cross-functional legal content teams to identify pain points and propose intelligent, scalable solutions.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate solutions in collaboration with end users and internal stakeholders.
• Participating in automating build, testing, and deployment processes across development, staging of AI and automation solutions.
• Contributing to operational improvements by automating repetitive manual tasks and proactively managing recurring issues.
• Applying a creative and analytical thinking to evaluate problems and communicate technical solutions effectively.
• Operating within an agile development environment, contributing to sprints, standups, and reviews.

Requirements

• Be proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C#, React, Typescript and be familiar with LLM integration, including APIs
• Have experience in prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), or vector databases
• Understand software deployment pipelines and CI/CD tools.
• Be comfortable debugging and resolving moderately complex AI bugs.
• Have prior experience in a Software Engineering role or AI developer role within an agile environment.
• Have strong interest in emerging trends in AI, automation, and software development.
• Demonstrate the ability to explain complex technical problems to non-technical audiences.
• Show enthusiasm for learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You
Benefits
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

About The Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

This job is with LexisNexis Legal & Professional, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
About The Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About The Role
This permanent role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain internal AI tools for our legal content team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about problem-solving, operational efficiency, and driving automation and AI development through code. You'll work closely with AI developers, internal lawyers, paralegals, commissioning editors and product leaders to build innovative AI-powered solutions that deliver tangible internal business impact for our teams.

Responsibilities

• Working with cross-functional legal content teams to identify pain points and propose intelligent, scalable solutions.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate solutions in collaboration with end users and internal stakeholders.
• Participating in automating build, testing, and deployment processes across development, staging of AI and automation solutions.
• Contributing to operational improvements by automating repetitive manual tasks and proactively managing recurring issues.
• Applying a creative and analytical thinking to evaluate problems and communicate technical solutions effectively.
• Operating within an agile development environment, contributing to sprints, standups, and reviews.

Requirements

• Be proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C#, React, Typescript and be familiar with LLM integration, including APIs
• Have experience in prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), or vector databases
• Understand software deployment pipelines and CI/CD tools.
• Be comfortable debugging and resolving moderately complex AI bugs.
• Have prior experience in a Software Engineering role or AI developer role within an agile environment.
• Have strong interest in emerging trends in AI, automation, and software development.
• Demonstrate the ability to explain complex technical problems to non-technical audiences.
• Show enthusiasm for learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You
Benefits
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

About The Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact

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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

This permanent role offers the opportunity to develop and maintain internal AI tools for our legal content team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about problem-solving, operational efficiency, and driving automation and AI development through code. You'll work closely with AI developers, internal lawyers, paralegals, commissioning editors and product leaders to build innovative AI-powered solutions that deliver tangible internal business impact for our teams.

Responsibilities

• Working with cross-functional legal content teams to identify pain points and propose intelligent, scalable solutions.
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate solutions in collaboration with end users and internal stakeholders.
• Participating in automating build, testing, and deployment processes across development, staging of AI and automation solutions.
• Contributing to operational improvements by automating repetitive manual tasks and proactively managing recurring issues.
• Applying a creative and analytical thinking to evaluate problems and communicate technical solutions effectively.
• Operating within an agile development environment, contributing to sprints, standups, and reviews.

Requirements

• Be proficient in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C#, React, Typescript and be familiar with LLM integration, including APIs
• Have experience in prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), or vector databases
• Understand software deployment pipelines and CI/CD tools.
• Be comfortable debugging and resolving moderately complex AI bugs.
• Have prior experience in a Software Engineering role or AI developer role within an agile environment.
• Have strong interest in emerging trends in AI, automation, and software development.
• Demonstrate the ability to explain complex technical problems to non-technical audiences.
• Show enthusiasm for learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our

Applicant Request Support Form

or please contact

Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams

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Please read our

Candidate Privacy Policy

.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Brainrich Group delivers corporate training and capacity-building in AI, cloud and digital skills. We're hiring an experienced AI Trainer to deliver an Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (PM-ECAI) to staff at a government agency.

What you will do (short & simple)

• Prepare and deliver an "AI Essentials" course for adult learners.
• Teach core topics: AI basics, machine learning process, AI benefits & types, risks and governance, and AI's impact on work.
• Build easy-to-follow slides, practical examples, and short hands-on exercises/demos.
• Assess learning and issue a completion certificate.
• Provide a short training report and suggested next steps after course completion.
• Travel to client site in Johannesburg when required (reasonable travel costs covered).

Who we're looking for (must-haves)

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years working experience with AI / ML or cloud-based AI solutions.
• At least 1 year experience delivering training or workshops to adult learners (corporate or public sector).
• Strong ability to explain technical topics in simple, business-friendly language.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Right to work in South Africa.

Nice-to-have (preferred)

• Certifications (e.g., Microsoft/ Azure AI, AWS ML, Google Cloud AI, MICT SETA).
• Examples of previous training materials or learner feedback.
• Experience with hands-on demos (Python notebooks, no-code ML demos, or cloud AI consoles).

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

About Us:

FrostByte (Pty) Ltd, established in 2013, is a proudly South African, 100% BEE-owned technology company specializing in
custom software development, quality assurance solutions, and consulting services
across a wide range of technology platforms and niche sectors.

We have built trusted partnerships with leading organizations, including
Discovery, Edge, MultiChoice, BME, and Irdeto
, by consistently delivering innovative and scalable technology solutions.

Our subsidiary,
Frost Technica Private Limited
, based in India, strengthens our delivery capabilities by providing specialized offsite development services and niche skillsets, enabling us to offer cost-effective, high-quality solutions to the South African market.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Software Engineer – AI/ML to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Python and end-to-end AI/ML product delivery, with strong experience in Large Language Models (LLMs), data engineering, and MLOps frameworks. Hands-on exposure to Databricks, Data Foundry, MLflow, Prefect, and Azure ML tooling will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML systems into production environments.
• Orchestrate and manage scalable data pipelines with a focus on quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Own the full AI/ML lifecycle:
• Data ingestion, preprocessing, and validation
• Model training, fine-tuning, validation, and optimization
• Deployment, monitoring, and scaling in production
• Continuous evaluation and improvement
• Implement scalable and maintainable code aligned with modern development practices (CI/CD, testing, reviews).
• Develop APIs and microservices to integrate AI/ML solutions into enterprise platforms.
• Work with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to enable cloud-native AI solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver business-focused AI capabilities.

Core Competencies & Requirements

AI/ML Expertise

• Proven experience in delivering production-grade AI/ML systems.
• Strong understanding of
  LLMs
  (fine-tuning, embeddings, integration, and deployment).
• Familiarity with NLP techniques and advanced ML workflows.

Software Engineering

• Advanced proficiency in
  Python
  for AI/ML applications.
• Skilled in scalable, maintainable code design and architecture.
• Experience with
  CI/CD pipelines
  , automated testing, and modern development best practices.

Data Engineering

• Hands-on experience with
  Databricks, Data Foundry
  , and
  Apache Spark
  for large-scale data processing.
• Ability to build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines with strong validation and governance.
• Knowledge of pipeline orchestration frameworks such as
  Prefect
  (or Airflow).

MLOps & Frameworks

• Practical experience with
  MLflow
  for tracking, orchestration, and reproducibility.
• Strong knowledge of MLOps best practices and deployment strategies.

Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with
  Azure ML services
  (Data Factory, ML Studio, Synapse).
• Azure certification
  will be considered an advantage.
• Exposure to
  AWS
  or
  GCP
  is beneficial.
• Experience with
  Docker
  and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

API Development & Microservices

• Proven ability to design RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience integrating AI models into production workflows.
• Familiarity with observability best practices (metrics, logging, tracing).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
  in
  Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
  (BSc required).
• Honours or Master's degree
  in a relevant field will be an
  advantage
  .
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years focused on AI/ML.
• Strong experience with ML frameworks such as
  TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
  .
• Agile methodology experience and strong collaboration skills.

Lead Strategic AI Vision & PropTech Innovation

Earn R100,000/month | Hybrid or Remote | SA Citizens

Pioneer future-ready AI for the African real estate sector. As a Specialist AI Developer (3-5yrs exp), you'll shape PropTech's autonomous, intelligent agent roadmap—adding value across property management, leasing, sustainability, and client experience.

The role blends advanced AI solution development (C#, MS SQL), public thought leadership, and partnerships to keep our platforms at the innovation frontier.

Your tech vision will directly drive industry-leading PropTech solutions, collaborating with top innovators, AI labs, and leading edge partners.

Apply now or refer a genuine AI trailblazer who thrives on making real

We build smart AI tools that help businesses work faster and smarter.
Our mission? Cut through complexity, boost efficiency, and drive digital transformation.

Role: AI Developer

We're after a hands-on builder who can lead from the front. You'll design secure, scalable web apps, integrate AI/ML features, and guide the team on best practices.

What you'll do:

• Lead the design and delivery of full-stack apps.
• Build with
  React / Vue / Angular, , Python, REST APIs
  .
• Integrate AI/ML (NLP, chatbots, predictive analytics, recommender systems).
• Work with
  Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
  .
• Design and tune
  SQL & NoSQL databases
  .
• Mentor junior devs, review code, and drive clean standards.
• Keep apps secure, reliable, and fast.

What you bring:

• 5+ years' full-stack experience.
• Strong in modern front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Comfortable deploying at scale in the
  cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  .
• A passion for tech, AI, and doing things better.

We're looking for an
AI Developer
to join Beetroot on equity basis. Beetroot is a business development platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses grow. We're seeking a creative and skilled professional to build and integrate an AI framework that will enhance our user experience and provide intelligent business solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop Core AI Features
  : You'll be responsible for building and implementing several key AI-driven features for our platform. This includes creating systems for
  user dashboard activity notifications
  , a
  homepage chatbot named "Business Brain,"
  and an
  AI that provides immediate recommendations
  to users based on their profiles.
• Enhance Networking and Content
  : You'll design and develop an AI that provides
  smart networking recommendations
  ,
  links user profiles to relevant articles
  , and sends
  alerts about potential matches
  based on user needs. A crucial part of this will be an AI that listens for
  keywords
  across the platform, like in events and contacts, to deliver timely insights.
• Create Generative and Analytical Tools
  : You'll build chatbots that can
  generate reports
  based on natural language queries and a
  mentorship chatbot
  to answer business-related questions. Additionally, you will be in charge of an AI that provides
  business recommendations for suppliers
  .
• Implement Continuous Learning
  : A core part of this role is ensuring the AI framework is dynamic. You will develop a system where the
  AI learns from every page and user interaction
  on the platform, including the knowledge portal, opportunities, and user profiles, to constantly improve its accuracy and relevance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience
  : You'll need some experience in
  machine learning (ML)
  ,
  natural language processing (NLP)
  , and
  chatbot development
  . Experience with recommendation engines and data analysis is also essential.
• Technical Proficiency
  : Strong programming skills are a must, particularly in languages like Python. Familiarity with relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) is required.
• Problem-Solving
  : We need someone who can translate complex business requirements into tangible AI solutions. You should be a proactive problem-solver with a strong ability to innovate.
• Communication
  : Excellent communication skills are important for collaborating with our product, design, and engineering teams.

If you have what it takes and are willing to earn equity, please apply