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Agentic AI Engineer


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 7 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

AI Enablement
  • 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.
AI Agent Development
  • Design build and deploy AI agents and autonomous workflows.
  • Develop intelligent assistants using Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Create multi-agent workflows to automate complex business processes.
  • Monitor optimise and maintain AI agent performance.
AI Solution Architecture
  • 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.
Process Optimisation & Automation
  • Analyse business processes and identify automation opportunities.
  • Improve workflows through AI-driven automation.
  • Measure business improvements and operational efficiencies.
Knowledge & Data Solutions
  • Develop AI-powered knowledge management systems.
  • Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.
  • Improve access to organisational knowledge and documentation.
Commercial Intelligence
  • Develop AI-driven sales and customer insights.
  • Support predictive analytics forecasting and lead scoring.
  • Integrate AI into CRM and commercial workflows.
Governance & Responsible AI
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and AI governance standards.
  • Maintain AI documentation and governance records.
  • Promote responsible and ethical AI implementation.


Requirements
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in:
  • Computer Science.
  • Artificial Intelligence.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Information Systems.
  • Data Engineering.
  • Analytics.
Experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience in:
  • Artificial Intelligence.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Automation.
  • Systems Integration.
  • Data Engineering.
  • Enterprise Technology.
  • 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.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
  • Python
  • C#
  • TypeScript
  • SQL
AI Technologies
  • Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Studio.
  • Azure AI / Azure OpenAI.
  • OpenAI APIs.
  • Claude AI.
  • Prompt Engineering.
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • AI Agents & Agentic Workflows.
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
Development & Integration
  • REST APIs.
  • Micro services.
  • Git.
  • Database Design.
  • System Architecture.
  • Data Modelling.

Experience working with:

  • Microsoft 365.
  • Microsoft Graph API.
  • Power Platform.
  • CRM systems.
  • ERP systems.
  • NetSuite.
  • Workflow Automation Platforms.
  • Business Intelligence Platforms.
  • LangChain.
  • Semantic Kernel.
  • Predictive Analytics.
  • Digital Twin Modelling.
  • Process Mining.
  • SaaS platforms.
Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Systems thinking.
  • Commercial acumen.
  • Excellent stakeholder management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for business users.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • 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.



Required Skills:

Qualifications Bachelors Degree in: Computer Science. Artificial Intelligence. Software Engineering. Information Systems. Data Engineering. Analytics. Experience Minimum 5 years experience in: Artificial Intelligence. Software Engineering. Automation. Systems Integration. Data Engineering. Enterprise Technology. 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.


Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Commerce or a related field.A relevant commercial or financial qualification will be advantageous.