AI Integration Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement benefits

Professional development

Exposure to AI projects

Collaborative Soweto team

Growing AI industry

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Integration Specialist in Soweto to manage the seamless incorporation of AI solutions into existing business systems and workflows. You will drive operational efficiency by ensuring AI deployments are used effectively and align with business outcomes.

You will collaborate with technical teams, business users, and vendors to facilitate adoption, train end-users, and monitor performance post-integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute AI tool integrations into IT infrastructure.

Skills

AI concepts

API integrations

Cloud platforms

Python/JavaScript

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive AI Integration Specialist to manage the seamless incorporation of artificial intelligence solutions into existing business systems and workflows in Soweto . You will be instrumental in ensuring that AI technologies are effectively deployed and utilized to drive operational efficiency and business outcomes. This role demands a strong understanding of both AI concepts and practical system integration challenges within the AI & Emerging Technologies sector. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, business users, and external vendors to facilitate smooth adoption and maximize the value of AI investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the integration of AI tools and platforms into existing IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements and challenges.
• Develop and implement testing strategies to ensure successful AI system deployment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for integrated AI solutions.
• Train end-users on how to effectively utilize new AI-powered systems.
• Monitor system performance post-integration and identify areas for optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in IT systems integration or a similar role, with exposure to AI/ML technologies.
• Understanding of AI concepts, machine learning pipelines, and data flows.
• Experience with API integrations and cloud-based platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in AI technologies.
• Exposure to a wide range of AI integration projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in Soweto .
• Work within a growing and innovative industry.