AI / Automation Technical Lead
Job Overview
PTP Integrated is seeking an AI / Automation Technical Lead in Gauteng to define and drive the organisation's AI and automation roadmap, identifying opportunities to automate business processes and evaluating emerging AI, Generative AI, machine learning and automation technologies.
The Lead designs scalable AI and automation architectures, leads development of AI-powered applications, predictive analytics and intelligent workflows, implements RPA/IPA solutions, ensures responsible AI governance, and mentors developers, data scientists and automation engineers. Microsoft AI-102 (or current equivalent) is strictly required.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and drive the AI and automation roadmap aligned to business objectives
• Evaluate emerging AI, Generative AI, ML and automation technologies
• Design scalable AI and automation architectures, frameworks and technical standards
• Lead development of AI-powered applications, predictive analytics and intelligent workflows
• Lead deployment of ML, deep learning, NLP, recommendation and Generative AI solutions
• Oversee model training, validation, deployment, monitoring and responsible AI governance
• Design and implement RPA and IPA solutions using UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere or Blue Prism
• Integrate AI solutions with ERP, CRM, HR and cloud platforms with data engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership, code and design reviews, and DevOps practices
• Present solutions to executive leadership and manage vendors and technology partners
Required Qualifications
• Microsoft AI-102 or current equivalent (strict requirement); PL-600/PL-400 desirable
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI or related field
• Master's in AI, Data Science or Computer Science advantageous
• 8–10+ years in software development, data engineering or enterprise technology
• Minimum 5 years leading AI, ML, automation or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale AI implementations and managing technical teams
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