Senior AI Engineer – Enterprise Automation

Sanlam Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Limited, via SanlamConnect, seeks an experienced AI Engineer to design, build and operationalise AI-enabled capabilities that accelerate the modernisation of Succession Financial Planning. You will work hands-on at the intersection of business, data, and technology to boost advisor productivity and client outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering AI solutions across platforms, identifying automation opportunities, developing data and decisioning capabilities, and ensuring governance

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience building and deploying AI, ML, data, or advanced analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operationalise AI-enabled solutions across SFP platforms, systems, and advisor journeys.
• Identify and deliver automation and process optimisation opportunities across the business.
• Develop data, insights, and decisioning capabilities that support advisory, operational, and compliance needs.
• Deliver AI responsibly within governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive experimentation and innovation to foster an AI-first culture.

Skills

Applied AI/ML

Automation

Cloud technologies

Data engineering

Solution design

Regulated environments

Agile delivery

Education

Computer Science / Data Science degree

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

Sanlam Limited, via SanlamConnect, seeks an experienced AI Engineer to design, build and operationalise AI-enabled capabilities that accelerate the modernisation of Succession Financial Planning. You will work hands-on at the intersection of business, data, and technology to boost advisor productivity and client outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering AI solutions across platforms, identifying automation opportunities, developing data and decisioning capabilities, and ensuring governance