AI Production Operations Engineer

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 780,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Training in AI operations and cloud.

Paid time off and holidays

Stable work environment in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an AI Operations Specialist to manage and optimize AI systems in production. You will monitor model performance, ensure data quality, and troubleshoot operational issues to maintain reliability and accuracy.

Collaboration with data scientists and engineers will drive improvements in cloud-based environments. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, training opportunities in AI operations, and paid time off in a supportive Mpumalanga

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
2+ years of experience in IT operations, system administration, or a related technical role, preferably with AI/ML systems.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and monitoring tools.
Understanding of AI/ML concepts and basic scripting skills (Python, Bash).
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Monitor the performance and health of deployed AI models and systems.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues related to AI systems and data pipelines.
Ensure data integrity and quality for AI model training and inference.
Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to implement improvements and updates.
Document operational procedures and maintain system configurations.