AI Automation Strategy Lead — Enterprise Transformation

Dina Gates Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Senior AI Automation Analyst to lead AI-driven automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in business analysis and automation, preferably within financial services. Key responsibilities include developing automation roadmaps, overseeing solution delivery, and mentoring teams on emerging AI technologies. A degree in Finance or Financial Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in business analysis, automation, or digital transformation roles.
• Experience working in financial services highly recommended.
• Demonstrated delivery of high-impact automation programmes across multiple business domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation’s AI-driven automation roadmap.
• Oversee end-to-end design and delivery of AI-led automation solutions.
• Partner with senior executives to define business needs and validate scope.

Skills

Business analysis

Enterprise systems

Process optimisation

Agentic AI

Process intelligence

Automation delivery

Agile project leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Finance or Financial Management

Tools

RPA tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

SQL

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A strategic recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Senior AI Automation Analyst to lead AI-driven automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in business analysis and automation, preferably within financial services. Key responsibilities include developing automation roadmaps, overseeing solution delivery, and mentoring teams on emerging AI technologies. A degree in Finance or Financial Management is preferred.