Ai / Ml Engineer George / Garden Route Or Cape Town

Pure Placements (Pty) Ltd; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a talented AI / ML Engineer to work remotely. The ideal candidate will develop and optimize AI solutions for diverse clients. Responsibilities include designing AI strategies, building workflows, and operationalizing models. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on impactful projects with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Collaborative and innovative culture

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing AI / ML models.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and AI / ML frameworks.
• Proven, practical experience with Databricks and/or Azure ML for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI strategies and roadmaps tailored to client business goals.
• Design scalable AI architectures on platforms like Azure and AWS.
• Build and optimize end-to-end AI/ML workflows.

Skills

Python programming

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Databricks

MLOps principles

Docker

Kubernetes

CI / CD pipelines

Job description

Overview

Role : AI / ML Engineer

Location : Remote (Western Cape, South Africa - preferably in the Garden Route)

Salary : Negotiable, based on experience

Are you a passionate AI Engineer who thrives on building robust, scalable machine learning solutions from the ground up?

Do you want to be at the forefront of enabling businesses to harness the power of AI?

We're looking for a talented and driven AI Engineer to join our client's dynamic team.

In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and operationalizing cutting‑edge AI solutions that form the core of our AI‑Enabled Landing Zones for a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Design & Strategy : Develop AI strategies and roadmaps tailored to client business goals.
• Design scalable and secure AI architectures on cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
• Development : Build and optimize end‑to‑end AI / ML workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation using advanced Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Deployment (MLOps) : Operationalize models using modern MLOps practices. Leverage tools likeDatabricks, Azure ML, Kubernetes, and Dockerto ensure reliable, production‑ready deployments.
• Continuous Improvement : Monitor, maintain, and retrain models in production, incorporating feedback to ensure they continue to deliver real‑world value and performance.
• Collaboration : Work within Agile Scrum teams alongside Cloud Consultants and Engineers to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high‑quality, value‑driven solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in designing, developing, and implementing AI / ML models.
• Strong proficiency inPython programmingand AI / ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑Learn).
• Proven, practical experience withDatabricksand / orAzure MLfor data processing and model development.
• Solid understanding of MLOps principles and tools, includingDocker, Kubernetes, and CI / CD pipelines for automating the ML lifecycle.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

The Offer

• A competitive negotiable salary of R85, per month.
• A fully remote working environment within the Western Cape.
• The opportunity to work on challenging, high‑impact projects with leading‑edge technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative culture that values quality and continuous improvement.

Note

Please Note : This is a remote position; however, the successful candidate must be based in the Western Cape and be willing to travel to George (Garden Route) on a monthly basisif based in Cape Town for key meetings and collaboration.

Ready to Engineer the Future with AI?

If you are ready to take your AI engineering skills to the next level and deliver tangible business outcomes, we would love to hear from you.