AI Automation Architect: Build Enterprise Solutions

Kontak Recruitment; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 837,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment seeks an AI Solutions and Automation Specialist in Brakpan to design and deploy AI-driven solutions that automate repetitive work. You will own the initial sales analytics and progressively roll out across the business with direct MD access and a clear mandate to transform operations.

You will work on data extraction from Pastel/ERP, build integrations, and ensure security and POPIA compliance. A full-time on-site role with growth potential in a scalable distribution business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automation, data analysis, AI solution development or related technical role.
• Proven experience building solutions using LLMs and APIs such as Claude, OpenAI or similar.
• Python or equivalent scripting ability, with strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience extracting and transforming data from accounting or ERP systems such as Pastel or similar.
• Solid understanding of data security, access control and POPIA compliance.
• Strong communication skills with ability to train non-technical staff and manage change.
• A tertiary qualification in IT, data, engineering or a related field, or equivalent proven experience.
• Own transport and willingness to work full-time on site.
• Experience with Sage Pastel Partner is advantageous.
• A background in sales or financial analysis is advantageous.
• Previous experience introducing AI into a business from the ground up is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deploy custom AI-driven solutions beginning with sales analysis, then rolling out across departments.
• Automate reporting, data preparation and other repetitive management tasks.
• Connect solutions to Pastel Partner data and Excel using exports, ODBC or similar methods.
• Write a clear technical specification for each solution and test for accuracy and security before going live.
• Run checks on AI outputs to ensure validated results before use.
• Monitor, support and continuously improve solutions post-deployment.
• Assess staff readiness for AI adoption and lead onboarding and training.
• Create user guides and documentation for all deployed tools.
• Draft and maintain an AI and data-use policy covering data security and POPIA requirements.
• Report regularly on time saved, errors reduced and adoption progress.
• Stay current with emerging AI tools and best practices and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with external IT provider for hardware or infrastructure.

Skills

Automation & data analysis

LLMs & API integration

Python scripting

Excel & data analysis

Data security & POPIA

Change management

Education

Tertiary IT/data/engineering qualification

Tools

Claude/ChatGPT/OpenAI APIs

Pastel Partner / ERP data integration

Job description

Kontak Recruitment seeks an AI Solutions and Automation Specialist in Brakpan to design and deploy AI-driven solutions that automate repetitive work. You will own the initial sales analytics and progressively roll out across the business with direct MD access and a clear mandate to transform operations.

You will work on data extraction from Pastel/ERP, build integrations, and ensure security and POPIA compliance. A full-time on-site role with growth potential in a scalable distribution business.