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POSITION INFO :

Are you a forward-thinking AI professional passionate about shaping intelligent solutions with real-world impact? Our client is looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join their high-impact team, dedicated to developing and deploying cutting-edge AI applications across complex industries such as energy, logistics, and finance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

Recruiter : WatersEdge Solutions

Job Ref : Date posted :

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Location :

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Are you a forward-thinking AI professional passionate about shaping intelligent solutions with real-world impact? Our client is looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join their high-impact team, dedicated to developing and deploying cutting-edge AI applications across complex industries such as energy, logistics, and finance.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled AI Engineer to contribute to both hands-on development and strategic innovation. You’ll play a key role in research-driven implementation, solution design, and full lifecycle AI model deployment. Reporting into senior technical leadership, you'll help shape the future of the organisation’s AI capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • AI Model Development : Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models, with a focus on semi-supervised learning and open-set recognition.
  • Cross-Functional Integration : Collaborate with business units to ensure AI solutions align with strategic objectives.
  • Research & Prototyping : Lead and contribute to real-time AI application research and prototyping in complex domains.
  • Lifecycle Ownership : Oversee AI development from data ingestion through to deployment, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
  • Architecture & Strategy : Contribute to high-level platform architecture and AI strategy.
  • Knowledge Sharing : Document processes, share insights, and contribute to internal technical education.
  • Ethical AI Compliance : Ensure solutions adhere to responsible AI standards and legal frameworks.

Skills & Experience

Must-Have :

  • PhD, Master’s, or Honours degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI / ML solutions
  • Proficiency in Python, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
  • Strong knowledge of generative AI, machine learning, and data science
  • Experience in deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Preferred :

  • Experience in smart grid systems, automation, or data-intensive domains
  • Background in AI research or academic publishing
  • Contributions to open-source AI projects or community initiatives
  • Familiarity with AI governance and compliance
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive market salary
  • Growth opportunities in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment
  • Collaborative culture with support for technical development and research
  • Opportunity to make meaningful impact in industries undergoing digital transformation
  • Company Culture & Values

  • Innovation-First Mindset – Always looking to build smarter, faster, and better.
  • Collaborative Culture – Strong focus on teamwork and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Integrity in AI – Committed to ethical, responsible use of emerging technologies.
  • Real-World Impact – Dedicated to solving real problems with scalable AI solutions.
  • If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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