Senior Consultant

Enablematic; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in AI and automation seeks a Senior Consultant to drive client engagement and project delivery. You will shape the future of the consultancy and work directly with clients to uncover automation opportunities. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in business consulting and automation, along with strong technical and project management skills. This fully remote position offers competitive salary and flexibility.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building complex automations using platforms like Zapier or N8N.
• Proficiency with API integrations, webhooks, and data transformation techniques.
• Strong project management capabilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with SME clients to identify automation opportunities.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from discovery to deployment.
• Evaluate and recommend new automation tools and platforms.

Skills

Experience in business consulting

Automation expertise

Technical troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management capabilities

Tools

Zapier

N8N

API integrations

Job description

Senior Consultant – AI & Automation

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: 3-5+ years in business consulting, automation, or technology implementation

How to Apply: See below

About Enablematic – We’re on a mission to demystify AI and automation for ambitious SMEs who refuse to settle for "business as usual."

We partner with forward‑thinking businesses to identify the repetitive tasks stealing their team’s time, the manual processes bleeding their profits, and the untapped opportunities their current systems are missing.

Then we build custom AI solutions that work 24/7, learn from every interaction, and deliver measurable results.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for our first Senior Consultant – someone who will help shape the future of our growing consultancy. This isn’t just another consulting role; you’ll be a founding team member with the opportunity to build processes, drive growth, and establish yourself as a key long‑term player in a company positioned to transform how SMEs approach automation.

You’ll work directly with business owners and decision‑makers to uncover genuine automation opportunities that deliver real ROI.

What You’ll Do

Client Engagement & Discovery

• Lead discovery sessions with SME clients to identify automation opportunities
• Conduct business process analysis and map current workflows
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business benefits
• Present solution roadmaps and ROI projections to stakeholders

Project Delivery & Implementation

• Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery from discovery to deployment
• Build complex automations using platforms like Zapier, , & N8N
• Design and implement multi‑system integrations using APIs and webhooks
• Configure advanced workflows involving conditional logic, data transformations, and error handling
• Troubleshoot technical issues and optimise automation performance
• Conduct client training and knowledge transfer sessions

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Evaluate and recommend new automation tools and platforms
• Develop standardized technical approaches and best practices
• Create technical documentation and solution blueprints
• Mentor junior team members on implementation techniques

Who You Are

The Technical Foundation

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience building complex automations using platforms like Zapier, , N8N, or similar
• Proficiency with API integrations, webhooks, and data transformation techniques
• Experience with database connections, conditional logic, and error handling in automation workflows
• Strong understanding of common SME software ecosystems and their integration capabilities – , Xero, CRM, etc
• Technical troubleshooting skills and ability to optimise automation performance
• Knowledge of data security, privacy considerations, and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives
• Strong project management capabilities with attention to detail

Nice to haves but not required

• Familiarity with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python) for advanced automation scenarios
• Experience with AI tools integration (OpenAI API, Azure AI Services, or similar platforms)

What We Offer

• Professional Growth – Opportunity to become a founding team member of a growing consultancy
• Direct input into service development, processes, and company direction
• Exposure to diverse industries and business challenges
• Clear path for advancement as we scale
• Flexible Working – Fully remote position with flexible working hours
• Work‑life balance that supports your personal goals
• Collaborative team culture despite remote setup
• Competitive Package – Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based bonuses tied to client success and business growth
• Professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences
• Long‑term equity consideration for the right candidate

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to help SMEs unlock their potential through intelligent automation, and you want to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining:
• Your most successful automation / process improvement project and the systems you used
• Why you’re excited about working for a start‑up and helping SMEs implement AI / Automation solutions
• Please also state your salary expectations