Job title : AI Solution Architect
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : September 30, 2025
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Job Description
We are seeking an accomplished AI Solutions Architect with a proven track record in engaging senior executives and designing sophisticated AI architectures within cloud environments.This role requires blending advanced technical proficiency with strategic business insight to develop AI-powered data solutions that drive industry innovation and deliver measurable value for our clients.A strong emphasis on both traditional machine learning and emerging Generative AI capabilities, including large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and AI powered automation.Key responsibilities include architecting, implementing, and delivering AI-driven data solutions across diverse sectors.This consulting position demands comprehensive technical expertise, strong commercial understanding, and the ability to articulate complex data and AI concepts into actionable strategies that produce tangible business results.Additional duties involve supporting proposal development, contributing to business growth initiatives, and facilitating knowledge transfer to enhance internal AI and Data capabilities.Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrate exceptional skills in communicating the business relevance of advanced AI solutions, and possess a keen interest in elevating next-generation consulting services.Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Solution Implementation
Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of AI-driven data solutions for clients, from discovery to deployment.Translate client business problems into AI / ML and data architecture strategies.Collaborate with client stakeholders, data engineers, and data scientists to support solution implementation.Ensure projects meet best-practice standards for compliance, governance, and ethical AI.Capability Building & Knowledge Sharing
Mentor and coach consulting teams, building internal AI and data solution delivery skills.Develop reference architectures, templates, and accelerators.Deliver internal training to grow organisational expertise.Pre-Sales & Proposal Support
Co-create proposals and solution blueprints with sales teams.Present confidently to senior client stakeholders.Identify and shape new AI-driven opportunities in client engagements.Thought Leadership & Market Positioning
Monitor developments in AI, ML, and data technologies, with an emphasis on their practical uses in business.Represent the organisation at industry events, client forums, and professional platforms.Publish insights, case studies, and articles that demonstrate experience in AI and data consulting.Required Skills & Experience
Consulting & Delivery : Proven experience delivering AI / Data solutions in a consulting or professional services environment.Technical Expertise :
Strong background in data architecture, cloud platforms and modern data platforms (Databricks, Synapse, Snowflake)Experience with AI / ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn) and MLOps (Azure ML, MLFlow, Kubeflow)Understanding of data governance, compliance and model risk managementExperience with LLM’s, generative AI and RAG-based architecturesExpertise in hybrid search, multi-modal retrieval, and integrating vector databases into complex workflows.Experience with frameworks and design patterns for autonomous AI agents that collaborate to achieve business goals.Experience embedding fairness, transparency, and compliance into AI solution architectures.Business Acumen : Ability to translate technical concepts into business language and link AI solutions to client valueSoft Skills : Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable working with executive-level clientsProposal & Pre-Sales Experience : Comfortable creating solution proposals, estimates and presentations to clientsConsulting Behaviours
Client-Centric Mindset : Anticipates client needs, aligning solutions with strategic priorities.Commercial Awareness : Balances scope, delivery quality, and profitability.Influencing Skills : Builds trusted relationships across organisational levels.Adaptability : Thrives in varied industries, shifting priorities, and evolving technologies.Collaboration : Works seamlessly with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.Analytical Thinking : Applies structured problem-solving to design innovative, pragmatic solutions.Knowledge Sharing : Actively uplifts organisational capability.Desirable Skills
Industry-specific AI solution experience (financial services, retail, telecommunications)Certifications in Azure Data & AI solutions, AWS Data & AI SolutionsSuccess Measures
AI / Data solutions delivered that meet client expectations and deliver measurable valueContribution to winning new client engagements through proposals and pre-sales supportDemonstratable uplift in team AI / Data capability through mentoring and trainingPositive client feedback and repeat engagementsSuccessful delivery of GenAI-powered client solutions that demonstrate measurable business impact.Adoption of GenAI best practices within the internal consulting team.EndFragment
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