AI Solutions Architect & Automation Lead

Recruitment

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 837,000 - 1,004,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is recruiting an AI Solutions and Automation Specialist for a distribution business in Brakpan, East Rand, Johannesburg. This builder's role designs and deploys AI-driven solutions to automate sales analysis and other processes, reporting directly to the MD.

You will own the AI function from day one, with no legacy systems, and be responsible for data extraction from Pastel/ERP, security compliance, and training staff on new tools. On-site, permanent, monthly salary R75k–R90k.

Qualifications

3+ years in automation, data analysis, or AI solution development.
Proven experience with LLMs and APIs (Claude, OpenAI).
Python or scripting with strong Excel and data skills.
Experience extracting data from Pastel or ERP systems.
Understanding of data security and POPIA compliance.
Excellent communication and change management skills.
IT/dat a engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
Willingness to work on site with own transport.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test and deploy AI-driven solutions starting with sales analysis.
Automate reporting and data preparation to save leadership time.
Connect Pastel Partner data and Excel via exports/ODBC.
Write technical specifications and test for accuracy and security.
Run reasonability checks on AI outputs.
Monitor, support and improve solutions post-deploy.
Lead onboarding and training across the business for AI adoption.
Create user guides and documentation.
Draft an AI and data-use policy for MD approval.
Report time saved, errors reduced and adoption progress.
Stay current with AI tools and make recommendations.
Collaborate with external IT provider for hardware/infrastructure.