AI Automation Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, seeks a proactive AI Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement AI-driven automation across departments to improve efficiency and workflows.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/Engineering, 3+ years in software or automation, and skills in Python/Java, AI/ML concepts, and RPA; the team emphasizes innovation, reliability, and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development or automation engineering.
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Familiarity with automation tools and platforms (e.g., RPA, workflow automation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered automation solutions for business processes.
• Develop and integrate machine learning models to drive automation tasks.
• Identify opportunities for automation within the organization and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain automation systems.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of automated workflows.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of AI automation solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

AI/ML concepts

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

RPA

Workflow automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled AI Automation Engineer to join their operational excellence team in Upington . This role will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and automation techniques to streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and enhance operational workflows. You will design, develop, and implement AI-driven automation solutions across various departments. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation and AI to make a significant impact on organizational efficiency and performance within a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered automation solutions for business processes.
• Develop and integrate machine learning models to drive automation tasks.
• Identify opportunities for automation within the organization and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain automation systems.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of automated workflows.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of AI automation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development or automation engineering.
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Familiarity with automation tools and platforms (e.g., RPA, workflow automation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working in Upington .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in AI and automation.
• A dynamic work environment focused on innovation and efficiency.
• Contribution to impactful projects that drive operational improvements.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth.