Ai Solutions Lead

Triz Engineering Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A product engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Lead to identify impactful AI opportunities across the organization. The role focuses on operational strategy and innovation, requiring excellent leadership and communication skills. Candidates should have strong experience in operations and a relevant degree. This position promotes a collaborative culture for AI implementation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations or business transformation.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Not afraid of technology but focused on enabling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify AI use cases to enhance productivity and competitive advantage.
• Develop business cases and present them to leadership.
• Lead implementation and monitor execution across teams.

Skills

Leadership of cross-functional initiatives

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Business instincts

Project management

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Job description

Triz Engineering Solutions is seeking a business-oriented, innovation-driven problem solver to join us as an AI Solutions Lead. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of how the business operates and how complex workflows function, bringing structured problem-solving and hands‑on thinking to the table.

This position is business-driven and focused on operational strategy and innovation and is not a software or coding position.

It is specifically not suited to persons pursuing programming or data science, as it does not involve coding or technical model development. Triz Engineering Solutions is a product engineering and development company specializing in end‑to‑end turnkey commercial vehicle development.

Position Summary

The AI Solutions Lead will be responsible for identifying high‑impact opportunities for Artificial Intelligence across the organization and driving real‑world implementation through collaboration with third‑party experts and internal coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify high‑value use cases: Walk the floor, engage teams, and map workflows to determine where AI can unlock productivity, business insights, or automation and competitive advantages.
• Develop a wide and deep understanding of industry and business trends, identify and translate opportunities and challenges into structured problem and solution statements.
• Use your understanding of physical processes, constraints, and technology to assess viability.
• Build the business case: Prioritize opportunities based on business impact, effort, and speed to value. Develop clear, ROI‑driven business cases that align with operational goals. Present and communicate these opportunities to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Engage the right expertise: Scout, evaluate, and collaborate with third‑party AI vendors, domain experts, and technology providers. Serve as the internal project lead—translating business needs to external providers and ensuring delivery stays aligned with outcomes. You don't build the tech—you guide the vision, manage the outcomes, and ensure it solves the right problem.
• Lead implementation & change: Coordinate implementation efforts across business units and external partners. Define success metrics, monitor progress, and remove roadblocks to execution. Develop and lead training efforts to build awareness and capability around the new tools or workflows. Promote innovation across the organization. Champion a practical understanding of AI—what it is, what it isn’t, and where it can help. Host workshops, lead internal demonstrations, and empower teams to think differently. Help build a culture that is open to experimentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Innovation, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, product development, innovation, continuous improvement, or business transformation.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage external technology partners.
• Fluent in English, with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of engaging confidently across technical and executive audiences.
• Able to influence across technical and business domains.
• Has strong business instincts.
• Naturally curious, hands‑on, and relentless about solving real problems.
• Not afraid of technology, but more focused on what it enables rather than how it works under the hood.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in operations or manufacturing.
• Experience working with technology vendors, solution providers, or consultants.
• Exposure to innovation frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking, or Agile.

Remuneration

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.