AI Specialist

SUMMARY:
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for an AI & Generative AI Specialist to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 3-month contract role.

The AI & Generative AI Specialist will play a key role in accelerating the implementation of enterprise AI initiatives within Group Internal Audit. The successful candidate will support the delivery of AI-powered audit capabilities by designing, developing, and implementing secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions that enhance audit quality, risk coverage, operational efficiency, and stakeholder value. Working closely with business, audit, risk, data, and technology teams, this role will help embed AI across the internal audit lifecycle while ensuring compliance with governance, security, and regulatory requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Design and implement enterprise AI and Generative AI solutions to support the organisation's AI-enabled Internal Audit strategy. Develop AI-powered capabilities across the audit lifecycle, including dynamic risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, quality assurance, and reporting. Design intelligent AI agent workflows and enterprise automation solutions using Generative AI technologies. Apply prompt engineering techniques to optimise AI model performance and business outcomes. Develop and integrate machine learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Model (LLM) solutions into enterprise audit processes. Collaborate with business, audit, risk, governance, and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver AI-driven solutions. Design and implement secure AI solutions within Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and the broader enterprise data ecosystem. Develop and maintain robust data engineering pipelines to support AI models and analytics initiatives. Perform data quality assessments and implement processes that improve data integrity and AI model performance. Develop analytics, dashboards, and risk scoring models to support audit decision-making and executive reporting. Integrate AI solutions with enterprise platforms and APIs while ensuring secure software delivery practices. Support AI governance by implementing Responsible AI principles, model risk management, privacy controls, and information security standards. Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), solution validation, and production readiness activities. Produce high-quality solution designs, technical documentation, testing artefacts, operational handover documentation, and training material. Support stakeholder enablement, knowledge transfer, and business adoption of AI capabilities. Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI delivery standards, governance frameworks, and enterprise best practices. What we are looking for: Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 5 years' experience delivering analytics or AI solutions, with at least 2 years' hands-on experience implementing Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or Agentic AI solutions. Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise AI solutions within a regulated financial services or banking environment. Proven experience with AI solution architecture, machine learning, data engineering, and enterprise AI implementation. Experience designing AI-powered workflows, intelligent automation solutions, and enterprise-scale analytics platforms. Strong understanding of AI governance, Responsible AI, model risk management, privacy, and information security controls. Experience supporting AI testing, business adoption, and governance throughout the solution lifecycle. Knowledge of internal audit, risk management, assurance processes, or control testing is highly advantageous. Experience facilitating business requirements, coordinating UAT, and managing stakeholder engagement. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business, data, technology, audit, and governance teams. Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks , consider your application unsuccessful. Please note that most of our positions are remote; however, candidates should reside within travelling distance of the client site, as the working arrangements may change depending on business requirements. Follow for the Latest Vacancies Join Psybergate Careers Channel here: