Agentic AI Engineer

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 06/07/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Agentic AI Engineer for our client. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled AI professional to lead the design, implementation, and integration of cutting‑edge AI solutions that drive business transformation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding Artificial Intelligence into business operations by developing AI agents, intelligent workflows, automation solutions, and enterprise integrations that improve productivity, enhance decision‑making, and create measurable commercial value.

• Identify and implement high‑impact AI use cases across the business.
• Drive AI adoption and embed AI into day‑to‑day business operations.
• Support the roll‑out and optimisation of AI platforms and tools.
• Facilitate AI training sessions and user adoption initiatives.

• Design, build, and deploy AI agents and autonomous workflows.
• Create multi‑agent workflows to automate complex business processes.
• Monitor, optimise, and maintain AI agent performance.
• Design scalable AI solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Develop secure API integrations and micro services.
• Build production‑ready AI applications and proof‑of‑concept solutions.
• Ensure solutions follow best practices for scalability, security, and maintainability.

• Analyse business processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Improve workflows through AI‑driven automation.
• Measure business improvements and operational efficiencies.

• Develop AI‑powered knowledge management systems.
• Implement Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
• Improve access to organisational knowledge and documentation.
• Develop AI‑driven sales and customer insights.
• Support predictive analytics, forecasting, and lead scoring.
• Integrate AI into CRM and commercial workflows.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and AI governance standards.
• Maintain AI documentation and governance records.
• Promote responsible and ethical AI implementation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems
• Bachelor's Degree in Analytics

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Software Engineering, Automation, and Systems Integration.
• Proven experience implementing AI solutions in a commercial environment.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems using APIs and micro services.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Python
• C#
• Type Script
• SQL

• OpenAI APIs
• Prompt Engineering
• Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI Agents & Agentic Workflows

• REST APIs
• Git
• Database Design

• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Graph API
• Power Platform
• CRM systems
• ERP systems
• Net Suite
• Workflow Automation Platforms
• Business Intelligence Platforms
• Lang Chain
• Semantic Kernel
• Predictive Analytics
• Process Mining
• SaaS platforms

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Systems thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business users.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for emerging technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Results‑oriented with a strong focus on execution.