AI Lead
- Hiring from
- South Africa
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
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Architect and deliver AI-powered capabilities and full-stack solutions across Syspro's product suite, acting as the senior technical authority for AI engineering within the Solutions, Technology & Customer function. The AI Lead translates the AI Director's strategic vision into production-grade, enterprise-ready software — setting technical standards, driving engineering quality, and applying deep full-stack and AI expertise to accelerate Syspro's AI product roadmap.
- Design and architect full-stack AI features end-to-end — from front-end AI experiences and responsive UI through to back-end services, APIs, and AI/ML model integrations within the Syspro platform.
- Drive the integration of third-party AI services, LLMs, and cloud AI platforms (e.g. Azure OpenAI) into Syspro product features, ensuring implementations comply with responsible AI principles and data privacy standards.
- Set and uphold engineering standards, coding practices, and quality benchmarks for AI development work, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, secure, and enterprise-grade.
- Translate AI product requirements from the AI Director into detailed technical specifications, designs, and delivery plans — managing technical complexity and communicating trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.
- Own end-to-end delivery quality for AI engineering work, including automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end), CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and proactive resolution of technical debt.
- Act as the go-to technical authority on AI engineering within the team — providing informal guidance, code review feedback, and architectural direction to other engineers working on AI-related features.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, the Head of Innovation, and other engineering teams to deliver AI features on time, to specification, and aligned to the Syspro product roadmap.
- Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and engineering patterns — providing informed technical recommendations to the AI Director on adoption opportunities and risks.
- Apply and champion secure coding practices and secure API patterns across AI and full-stack development work, safeguarding enterprise data and upholding Syspro's security and compliance standards.
- Produce clear technical documentation for AI features, integration patterns, and architectural decisions to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability of the platform
- 25 annual leave days
- 30 days paid sick leave over 3-year cycle
- Hybrid working environment (3 office days as determined by the function/ manager)
- Pension 10%
- Medical aid
- Life insurance
- Income continuation protection
- Funeral Benefit
- Provident Fund Admin Fee
- Global Education Protection
- Bonus/ commission programmes
- Maternity: 6 months at half pay
- Paternity: 2 weeks full pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Barista Coffee Daily
- Gym Facilities
- Free Daily Lunch
- Free Fruit on a Tuesday & Thursday