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Job Overview

FlySafair is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Engineer to design, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to address business challenges and optimize operations. This role involves developing scalable, secure AI systems, integrating them with existing technological frameworks, and enhancing overall organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Create and deploy AI solutions and automation tools targeting business problem-solving and operational improvements.
Maintain robustness and security of scalable AI systems.
Seamlessly embed AI models into current enterprise applications and digital infrastructures.
Partner with data engineering and analytical teams to gather, cleanse, and prepare data sets for AI model training.
Ensure strict adherence to data quality, integrity, and governance protocols.
Implement advanced feature engineering techniques to boost AI model accuracy and performance.
Continuously tune, optimize, and retrain models to maintain effectiveness over time.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to AI deployment.
Lead smaller projects or essential segments within larger initiatives.
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including technical units, business divisions, and vendors for smooth project execution.
Conduct thorough testing, validation, and quality assurance before launching AI solutions.
Keep comprehensive documentation, including technical specs and implementation details.
Identify and explore opportunities to leverage AI for process improvements, workflow automation, and better decision-making.
Stay updated with the latest AI technology, tools, and methodologies.
Contribute to the company's AI strategic roadmap and digital transformation efforts.
Translate business needs into technical AI solutions through collaborative teamwork.
Communicate AI concepts and results effectively to stakeholders with varied technical backgrounds.
Offer technical support and guidance to teams adopting AI technologies.
Ensure all AI applications comply with internal governance, privacy, and ethical guidelines.
Promote responsible and transparent AI practices.
Maintain records for AI models, processes, and integrations.
Support the creation and dissemination of knowledge regarding AI tools and applications internally.
Develop training resources, user manuals, and documentation to facilitate AI system adoption and usage.
Provide ongoing technical support to users to optimize AI solution effectiveness and responsible use.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification (mandatory).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or an allied discipline (mandatory).
Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
2 to 5 years of experience in software development and engineering (mandatory).
Proven experience with AI solutions and automation technologies (mandatory).
Familiarity with software development processes, large language models, API integration, and AI tools.

Personal and Professional Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Capacity to remain composed in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
Robust problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
Customer focused approach.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
Networking capabilities, integrity, confident demeanor, and aligned values.

Additional Information

Email applications will not be entertained.
Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right not to fill this vacancy or to appoint candidates based on operational needs.
Closing date for applications is 22 April 2026.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer