AI Engineer (Technology / Mining)

Our client is a growing technology company that revolutionises mining logistics across South Africa. Their platform connects mines and hauliers, automating vehicle tracking, order management and weighbridge operations using NFC technology and IoT devices integrated with AWS Cloud.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an AI Engineer to develop and deploy AI-powered models, chatbot interactions and intelligent automation solutions that transform mining operations across South Africa. You'll focus on large language models (LLMs), vector search, AI-driven verification and scalable AI deployment to improve security, process automation and decision-making in real-world industrial environments.

Their core values include Focus on the Mission, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and working as One Team.

JobType : Permanent, Full-time

Workplace : Hybrid / Remote

Location : Lonehill, Sandton, South Africa

Requirements

• Strong experience with LLMs and NLP including GPT-4, OpenAI API, and fine-tuning transformer models
• Proficiency with vector databases such as Pinecone and PostgreSQL pgvector
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for AI-powered knowledge retrieval and document search
• Hands-on experience with chatbot development including AI-powered integrations for WhatsApp, web and API-based automation
• Strong computer vision skills using OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow for facial recognition and image analysis
• Experience with AI API development and deploying AI services using FastAPI, Flask or GraphQL
• Knowledge of cloud and edge AI deployment on AWS and on-premise devices
• Proficiency with Docker for packaging and deploying AI models in scalable environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to build innovative AI solutions for real-world applications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of AI challenges in industrial environments

Preferred Skills

Challenges and Opportunities

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The ideal candidate will

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, on-site position based in our client’s Lonehill, Sandton office. Core hours of 8 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM apply for all team members. The role requires being physically present for close collaboration with their development team and integration with hardware systems to deliver mission-critical AI solutions for the mining industry.

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