AI & Digital Innovation Analyst

PPS Recruitment

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

PPS Recruitment is seeking a Digital Innovation & Transformation Analyst to support the Senior Manager in identifying and enabling digital innovation opportunities across the organisation. You will translate business needs into digital solutions, AI-driven initiatives and automation aligned with strategy and governance.

The role involves collaborating with business and IT, delivering data‑driven insights and validating concepts in agile cycles.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering or a related field.
Introductory training in design thinking, agile delivery, AI or automation is advantageous, not essential.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for digital innovation, AI and automation by clarifying business needs, mapping processes and user journeys, and recommending suitable use cases and AI solutions.
Develop lightweight business cases for digital, AI and automation initiatives, evaluating financial benefits, cost savings and risks.
Document requirements and assess feasibility, governance alignment and validation through user feedback and proofs‑of‑concept.
Support pilots and experiments using agile methods and approved tools (e.g., Copilot, Power Automate).
Monitor adoption and communicate insights from data with stakeholders.