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AI Engineer

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Labourlinq Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
AI Engineer - Johannesburg or Cape Town (Hybrid)

Contract: 6 to 12 months (negotiable based on project scope)
Working Model Hybrid: 3 days onsite | 2 days remote per week Purpose Our client is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and optimise AI and Generative AI solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and enhanced customer experiences across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop AI and Generative AI applications and services.
  • Build and integrate Large Language Model (LLM) solutions into enterprise applications.
  • Develop prompts, AI workflows, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
  • Integrate AI services and APIs with enterprise platforms.
  • Optimise AI model performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Engineers, and Solution Architects to deliver AI capabilities.
  • Implement secure, responsible, and well-governed AI solutions.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI engineering practices.
Requirements
  • 5+ years' experience in Software Engineering with AI development.
  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI and OpenAI APIs.
  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry.
  • Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Experience with Lang Chain or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Expertise in Prompt Engineering.
  • Experience designing and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
  • Knowledge of Vector Databases.
  • Experience integrating REST APIs and enterprise systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
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