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AI Solutions Lead (Durbanville OR Centurion)

AI Solutions Lead (Durbanville OR Centurion)

DataFinCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

A forward-thinking & business-oriented professional is sought by a dynamic Engineering Service Provider to fill the role of an AI Solutions Lead. You will identify high-impact opportunities for Artificial Intelligence across the organisation and drive real-world implementation through collaboration with third-party experts and internal coordination. This position is business-driven and focused on operational strategy and innovation and is not a software or coding position. It is not suited to those pursuing Programming or Data Science, as it does not involve coding or technical model development. Applicants must possess a Master’s / Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Engineering / Innovation or a related field with 5+ years of experience in Operations, Product Development, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, or Business Transformation.

Duties

Identify High-Value Use Cases

  • Walk the floor, engage teams, and map workflows to determine where AI can unlock productivity, business insights, or automation and competitive advantages.
  • Develop a wide and deep understanding of industry and business trends, identify and translate opportunities and challenges into structured problem and solutions statements.
  • Use your understanding of physical processes, constraints, and technology to assess viability.

Build the Business Case

  • Prioritize opportunities based on business impact, effort, and speed to value.
  • Develop clear, ROI-driven business cases that align with operational goals.
  • Present and communicate these opportunities to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Engage the Right Expertise

  • Scout, evaluate, and collaborate with third-party AI vendors, domain experts, and technology providers.
  • Serve as the internal Project Lead — translating business needs to external providers and ensuring delivery stays aligned with outcomes.
  • You don’t build the tech — you guide the vision, manage the outcomes, and ensure it solves the right problem.
  • Lead Implementation & Change

  • Coordinate implementation efforts across business units and external partners.
  • Define success metrics, monitor progress, and remove roadblocks to execution.
  • Develop and lead training efforts to build awareness and capability around the new tools or workflows.
  • Promote Innovation Across the Organization

  • Champion a practical understanding of AI — what it is, what it isn’t, and where it can help.
  • Host workshops, lead internal demonstrations, and empower teams to think differently.
  • Help build a culture that is open to experimentation and continuous improvement.
  • Requirements

    Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Innovation, Operations, or a related field.
  • Experience / Skills

  • 5+ Years of experience in Operations, Product Development, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, or Business Transformation.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external technology partners.
  • Fluent in English, with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging confidently across technical and executive audiences.
  • Able to influence across technical and business domains.
  • Has strong business instincts.
  • Naturally curious, hands-on, and relentless about solving real problems.
  • Not afraid of technology, but more focused on what it enables rather than how it works under the hood.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.
  • Nice to Have (But Not Required)

  • Familiarity with AI / ML applications in Operations or Manufacturing.
  • Experience working with Technology Vendors, Solution Providers, or Consultants.
  • Exposure to innovation frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking, or Agile.
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