Field-Driven AI & Operations Lead Engineer

Forvis Mazars in South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer – AI & Operations to work in a client-facing role that bridges industrial engineering and operational transformation. This position involves identifying operational issues and designing solutions with measurable impacts.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a background in industrial engineering or equivalent fields. Responsibilities include embedding with client teams, mapping processes, and leading the adoption of new workflows and solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in data and technology.
• Ability to navigate complex operational sectors.

Responsibilities

• Embed with client teams to understand their operations.
• Translate business problems into prioritized opportunities.
• Design future-state workflows.
• Facilitate working sessions with various stakeholders.
• Lead solution adoption and manage resistance.

Skills

Experience in industrial engineering

Digital transformation

Technical consulting

Data analysis

AI prototyping

SQL

Python

Emotional intelligence

Systems thinking

Education

Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Computer Science

Job description

Forvis Mazars in South Africa is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer – AI & Operations to work in a client-facing role that bridges industrial engineering and operational transformation. This position involves identifying operational issues and designing solutions with measurable impacts.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a background in industrial engineering or equivalent fields. Responsibilities include embedding with client teams, mapping processes, and leading the adoption of new workflows and solutions.