AI Market Intelligence & Enablement Analysts

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking two AI Market Intelligence & Enablement Analysts to support our enterprise AI journey. This role sits at the intersection of AI strategy, research, business enablement, and executive communication, acting as the organisation's AI radar for trends, opportunities and risks.

Reporting to CIO and Director: Enterprise Data & AI Solutions, you will translate insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership and help shape the AI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Data Science, Economics or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years in research, technology strategy, market intelligence or innovation.
• Experience researching and analysing emerging technologies.
• Ability to distill complex concepts into executive-ready communication.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global AI developments and identify practical enterprise use cases.
• Research and evaluate AI vendors, products and platforms.
• Produce executive summaries and recommendations.
• Translate AI trends into actionable insights for leadership.
• Support enterprise AI adoption and governance.

Skills

Market intelligence

AI strategy

Executive communication

Technology scouting

Risk evaluation

Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS/Data Science/Economics/Business Management

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 07/15/2026

Our client, a major mining organisation, is seeking two highly analytical and commercially aware AI Market Intelligence & Enablement Analysts to support the organisation's enterprise AI journey.

This is not a traditional Data Science or AI Engineering role. Instead, the successful candidates will operate at the intersection of AI strategy, research, business enablement, technology scouting, risk evaluation, and executive communication.

The role will act as the organisation's "AI radar", continuously monitoring global developments in artificial intelligence, identifying practical enterprise use cases, evaluating opportunities and risks, and translating emerging AI trends into actionable insights for executive leadership.

The successful candidates will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's AI adoption strategy as it evolves from productivity-focused AI tools towards future-state Agentic AI and data-cloud-native architectures.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Director: Enterprise Data & AI Solutions, this position offers significant exposure to executive decision‑making and enterprise technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor global AI developments, including:
  • Generative AI
  • Agentic AI
  • Foundation Models
  • AI Platform Ecosystems
  • Cloud AI Services
  • Regulatory developments
  • Industry adoption trends
• Research and evaluate emerging AI vendors, products, and platforms.
• Identify technology opportunities relevant to large-scale enterprise and mining operations.
• Distinguish practical business value from market hype.
• Produce concise executive summaries and recommendations on relevant AI developments.

Requirements

AI Use-Case Evaluation

• Assess AI use cases proposed by business units across the organisation.
• Evaluate:
  • Business value
  • Strategic alignment
  • Implementation feasibility
  • Cost-benefit considerations
  • Data readiness
  • Technical complexity
• Identify existing enterprise capabilities that may address similar requirements.
• Recommend build, buy, or pilot approaches where applicable.
• Conduct structured AI risk assessments for all evaluated use cases.
• Assess:
  • Data privacy implications
  • Security exposure
  • Model reliability
  • Hallucination risks
  • Regulatory and compliance considerations
  • Ethical AI concerns
• Develop formal risk evaluation documentation for review and sign-off by executive leadership.
• Support responsible AI adoption in alignment with enterprise governance practices.

Thought Leadership & Internal Enablement

• Translate complex AI developments into business-friendly insights.
• Create:
  • Executive presentations
  • Research reports
  • Thought leadership articles
  • Internal newsletters
  • AI awareness content
• Deliver recurring updates and AI trend briefings to senior leadership.
• Assist in building AI literacy across the organisation.
• Act as a trusted advisor on emerging AI capabilities and business opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with:
  • CIO
  • Director: Enterprise Data & AI Solutions
  • Business Executives
  • Technology Teams
  • Innovation Teams
  • Governance and Risk Functions
• Facilitate discussions around AI opportunities and priorities.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive audiences.
• Build strong relationships across business and technology functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Business Information Systems
• Economics
• Business Management
• Strategic Management
• Research-related disciplines

Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in:
  • Research
  • Technology Strategy
  • Market Intelligence
  • Management Consulting
  • Innovation
  • AI Enablement
  • Digital Transformation
• Demonstrated exposure to AI and Machine Learning technologies.
• Experience researching and analysing emerging technologies.
• Ability to distil complex technical concepts into executive-ready communication.
• Proven experience evaluating technology opportunities, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Strong written communication and presentation development skills.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should possess knowledge of:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Generative AI
• AI Platforms and Vendors
• Product and Technology Evaluation
• Digital Transformation
• Enterprise Technology Strategy
• Responsible AI
• Data Privacy
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Governance and Compliance

Research & Analysis

• Technology scouting
• Competitive analysis
• Trend identification
• Strategic evaluation
• Business case assessment

Communication

• Executive presentations
• Storytelling with data
• Thought leadership development

AI & Technology

• Knowledge of AI ecosystems
• Understanding of AI tools and platforms
• Awareness of cloud-enabled AI capabilities

Governance & Risk

• Security awareness
• Regulatory considerations
• Responsible AI practices

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within:
  • Mining
  • Resources
  • Manufacturing
  • Telecommunications
  • Financial Services
  • Large enterprise environments
• Exposure to:
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • Google Gemini
  • OpenAI
  • Claude
  • Azure AI Services
  • AWS AI Services
  • Google Cloud AI
• Knowledge of:
  • Agentic AI architectures
  • Autonomous AI systems
  • Cloud computing platforms
  • Enterprise Data & AI ecosystems

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic Thinking
• Curiosity and Continuous Learning
• Analytical Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Accountability

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Quality and relevance of AI market intelligence delivered.
• Effectiveness of AI opportunity assessments.
• Adoption and utilisation of AI insights across the business.
• Quality of AI risk assessments and recommendations.
• Contribution to the enterprise AI roadmap.
• Thought leadership and awareness initiatives delivered.
• Ability to identify and communicate high‑value AI opportunities before competitors.