AI Automation Engineer: Shape Smart Workflows

Network Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to join its technology-driven team. The role targets recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about software development, AI, automation, and solving real-world business challenges.

You will partner across Sales, HR, Finance, Support, Production, and Marketing to identify automation opportunities, build AI-powered solutions, and contribute to an internal AI platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/IS or related field.
• 3–5 years in software development, automation, data engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with Python and at least one AI/LLM framework.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments to document business processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Develop, test, and deploy AI-powered automation agents and workflows.
• Maintain integrations with ERP, CRM, and ticketing systems.
• Ensure data privacy, security, and governance across solutions.
• Produce technical and process documentation.

Skills

Python programming

Git

RESTful APIs

AI/LLM exposure

Agile/Scrum

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems / related field

Tools

Docker

LiteLLM

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to join its technology-driven team. The role targets recent graduates or early-career professionals passionate about software development, AI, automation, and solving real-world business challenges.

You will partner across Sales, HR, Finance, Support, Production, and Marketing to identify automation opportunities, build AI-powered solutions, and contribute to an internal AI platform.