AI Engineering Lead

Recruiter:

Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Job Ref:

959611

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Take the lead in shaping the future of AI and software engineering at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced AI Engineering Lead to drive technical standards, guidance, and strategic direction in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Where You'll Make an Impact: Act as the senior engineering authority across team, defining and upholding engineering standards, frameworks, and best practices. Provide technical leadership in automation, AI, low-code, integration, and software engineering initiatives. Serve as the escalation point for complex engineering challenges, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Translate solution designs into practical engineering approaches, producing comprehensive technical and infrastructure designs. Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise architecture, security, and operational standards. Identify risks, dependencies, and challenges early in the development lifecycle. Support governance forums by validating engineering readiness and presenting technical designs. Develop proof-of-concepts, reusable frameworks, and reference implementations to foster innovation. Conduct detailed code reviews, guide developers on best practices, and promote engineering maturity. Mentor engineers and automation specialists to elevate the team’s technical capabilities. Advocate for DevOps, DevSecOps, and modern engineering practices to improve overall engineering quality. What We Seek: Extensive experience leading engineering teams, with a strong background in AI, automation, and software development. Proven ability to develop technical standards, review complex designs, and support implementation. Skills in solutions architecture, infrastructure design, and security compliance. Expertise in programming and development frameworks, ideally with knowledge of C, .Net, R, and related solutions. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges. A track record of mentoring teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. What We'll Give You: A competitive annual salary ranging from R1,100,000 to R1,600,000 (Cost to Company), negotiable based on experience. The chance to influence and drive innovation within a leading organization. A collaborative, hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance. If you are driven by innovation, possess a strategic mindset, and are eager to lead complex engineering initiatives, this role offers an unparalleled platform to make a significant impact. Apply now to contribute your expertise to shaping cutting-edge solutions and advancing our technological capabilities.

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