422 Generative AI jobs in South Africa

Our client in Pretoria is recruiting for a Full Stack DevOps Engineer - Generative AI Platform (Senior) to join their team. Be part of a DevOps team that implements and operates functional services in our Generative AI platform application.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions for both frontend and backend components.
2. Review code of team members.
3. Optimize application performance and cost-effectiveness.
4. Create and maintain documentation.
5. Analyse operational incidents.
6. Handle operational requests e.g., onboarding of use cases to the platform.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. 4+ years in professional software development.
2. 2+ years experience with application development on AWS cloud.
3. 2+ years experience with Ops / DevOps in IT applications.
4. Agile working experience (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
5. Ability to understand and interpret business requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation.
6. Backend and library development in Python.
7. Design architectures and implement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) - (API Gateway, Dynamo DB, Lambda, Networking, S3, IAM, etc.).
8. Git and GitHub Actions.
9. Terraform and TerraGrunt (IaC).

Advantageous Skills Requirements:

1. Experience with development for Azure Cloud e.g., Azure WebApps, Networking.
2. Experience with working with Large Language Models and frameworks like Lang Chain.
3. Willing and able to mentor junior developers.
4. Angular unit testing frameworks e.g., Jest or Karma.
5. Python unit testing frameworks e.g., PyTest.
6. Above-board work ethics.
7. Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project.
8. Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).

Salary Market Related

Graduate Technology Consultant (AI & Development)

Elenjical Solutions is a leading Capital Markets and Risk Technology consulting firm with a global presence. We are actively seeking a passionate Graduate Technology Consultant to join our team. The role emphasizes machine learning and AI, with responsibilities across software development and technology consulting projects.

The role demands an individual who is naturally proactive, a curious innovator, and a rapid learner. While there is a strong emphasis on machine learning and AI, candidates should expect responsibilities to extend into broader software development and technology consulting projects across our business.

• Assist in design and development of AI/ML solutions as part of client engagements.
• Participate in requirements gathering and solution design.
• Implement software components and integrate AI/ML models into applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Contribute to project scoping, estimation, and planning.
• Assist with configuration, deployment, and documentation of solutions.

• Bachelor's (4-year) or Master's degree in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an accredited university.
• Strong foundation in calculus, statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience. Prior coursework or training in ML/AI is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Python with libraries like TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to general software engineering practices is advantageous.

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and academic transcript to: .

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Position Overview:

Elenjical Solutions is a leading Capital Markets and Risk Technology consulting firm with a global presence. We are actively seeking a passionate Graduate Technology Consultant to join our team.

The role demands an individual who is naturally proactive, a curious innovator, and a rapid learner. While there is a strong emphasis on machine learning and AI, candidates should expect responsibilities to extend into broader software development and technology consulting projects across our business.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's (4-year program) or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from a recognised university.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, including Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior coursework or training in Machine Learning/AI will be considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience using libraries like TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to general software engineering practices will be advantageous.

Key Consulting Skills:

• Self-starter: Tinkerer, self-starter, and quick learner.
• Communication: Articulate ideas effectively in written and verbal form.
• Interpersonal Skills: Engage positively with individuals and teams.
• Collaboration: Work cohesively to achieve shared objectives.
• Requirements Gathering: Extract and comprehend client needs.
• Solution Design: Innovate and design solutions based on client requirements.
• Software Development: Implement and bring designs to life, in AI/ML or broader dev projects.
• Scoping: Participate in project scoping and effort estimations.
• System Configuration: Configure systems and develop software to meet client specifications.
• Planning: Strategise task execution and ensure timely delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and concise records of requirements, solutions, and configurations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prioritisation: Recognise and act on top-priority tasks.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and academic transcript to: .

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Job Title: AI & Automation Specialist (Generative Engine Optimization Focus)

Location: George / Cape Town

Working hours: 3pm - 12am (nightshift)

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable AI & Automation Specialist to support our Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong interest in emerging AI technologies, experience in automating tasks using bots or scripts, and is comfortable working within the WordPress ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will help us improve how our content and brands are represented in AI-generated responses across search engines and other generative tools (e.g., Google's AI Overviews, Perplexity, ChatGPT). You will work closely with our SEO, content, and technical teams to identify automation opportunities, build tracking tools, and support technical content implementation.

• Design and build bots or scripts to track brand mentions in AI-generated search summaries (e.g., Google SGE, Perplexity, ChatGPT).
• Assist in building dashboards or tools that surface trends in generative search visibility.
• Collaborate with the SEO and content teams to support WordPress-based site optimization.
• Automate repetitive research or reporting tasks using APIs, scraping tools, or workflows.
• Conduct light research and summarization on AI search engine behavior and changes.
• Support content optimization and structured data implementation in WordPress.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends in generative AI, search engine behavior, and automation tools.

• Working knowledge of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity).
• Experience in bot building, scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript), or using automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Selenium).
• Proficiency in WordPress, including plugins, basic theme editing, and SEO best practices.
• Understanding of APIs, data scraping, and webhooks.
• Comfortable analysing or summarising technical information and AI output behavior.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and an interest in learning new technologies.

• Experience working with SEO tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, or RankMath.
• Familiarity with structured data / schema markup.
• Experience using Google Search Console, Google Sheets (Apps Script), or Looker Studio.
• Previous experience with content tracking, monitoring, or digital brand reputation tools.

• Be part of a forward-thinking team working at the intersection of SEO and AI.
• Play a key role in shaping how brands adapt to the future of generative search.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and processes in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Opportunities for growth into strategy, data analysis, or AI product roles.

Job Title: AI & Automation Specialist (Generative Engine Optimization Focus)

Location: Bryanston, Sandton, 2191

Working hours: 3pm - 12am (nightshift)

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically capable
AI & Automation Specialist
to support our Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong interest in emerging AI technologies, experience in automating tasks using bots or scripts, and is comfortable working within the WordPress ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will help us improve how our content and brands are represented in AI-generated responses across search engines and other generative tools (e.g., Google's AI Overviews, Perplexity, ChatGPT). You will work closely with our SEO, content, and technical teams to identify automation opportunities, build tracking tools, and support technical content implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build bots or scripts to track brand mentions in AI-generated search summaries (e.g., Google SGE, Perplexity, ChatGPT).
• Assist in building dashboards or tools that surface trends in generative search visibility.
• Collaborate with the SEO and content teams to support WordPress-based site optimization.
• Automate repetitive research or reporting tasks using APIs, scraping tools, or workflows.
• Conduct light research and summarization on AI search engine behavior and changes.
• Support content optimization and structured data implementation in WordPress.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends in generative AI, search engine behavior, and automation tools.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity).
• Experience in bot building, scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript), or using automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Make, Selenium).
• Proficiency in WordPress, including plugins, basic theme editing, and SEO best practices.
• Understanding of APIs, data scraping, and webhooks.
• Comfortable analysing or summarising technical information and AI output behavior.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and an interest in learning new technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with SEO tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, or RankMath.
• Familiarity with structured data / schema markup.
• Experience using Google Search Console, Google Sheets (Apps Script), or Looker Studio.
• Previous experience with content tracking, monitoring, or digital brand reputation tools.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team working at the intersection of SEO and AI.
• Play a key role in shaping how brands adapt to the future of generative search.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and processes in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Opportunities for growth into strategy, data analysis, or AI product roles.