AI Tech Lead - Production ML, RPA & Mentoring (Hybrid)

C Ahead Digital; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

C Ahead Digital is seeking an AI Tech Lead in Sandton with onsite hybrid flexibility to guide end-to-end AI and RPA delivery. You will architect, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, mentor junior developers, and drive best practices across teams.

You will work with SAP, Axway, Azure Logic Apps, N8N, and .NET, leveraging SQL, PostgreSQL, and vector databases. Strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Build AI-powered applications using RAG, LLMs, Agentic AI, and Prompt Engineering.
• Design and develop RPA and intelligent automation solutions.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise platforms including SAP, Axway, Azure Logic Apps, N8N, and .NET.
• Work with SQL, PostgreSQL, Vector Databases, and AI APIs.
• Deploy and manage self-hosted AI environments using Ollama and open-source models such as Llama, Mistral, and Phi-3.
• Lead technical implementation from concept through production.
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and technical mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior AI developers through Technical Coaching, Knowledge Transfer, and Best Practice Guidance.
• Lead AI/ML initiatives from architecture to production deployments.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align AI solutions with goals.

Skills

AI

LLMs

RAG

Agentic AI

Prompt Engineering

RPA

N8N

SAP

Axway

Azure Logic Apps

NET

SQL

PostgreSQL

Vector DB

Ollama

Open-source models

Python

DotNet

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

SAP ECC6

SAP PO

Axway Integrations

Vector Databases

Job description

C Ahead Digital is seeking an AI Tech Lead in Sandton with onsite hybrid flexibility to guide end-to-end AI and RPA delivery. You will architect, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions, mentor junior developers, and drive best practices across teams.

You will work with SAP, Axway, Azure Logic Apps, N8N, and .NET, leveraging SQL, PostgreSQL, and vector databases. Strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration are essential.