Senior AI Specialist
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Senior AI Specialist responsible for defining and executing the company's AI strategy, leading Gen AI squads, and developing machine learning and deep learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
Requirements
- Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
- B.Sc Computer Science, B.Com Informatics, Engineering Degrees (preferred)
- Development experience in generative models such as M365 Co-Pilot, Bing Chat, GitHub Co-Pilot, GPT, and Transformer models
- Proven experience in developing and deploying Gen AI solutions in a real-world setting
- Programming skills in languages such as Python, C++ or Java
- Understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques
- Prompt Engineering skills would be an advantage
- Good understanding of the ethical, social, and legal implications of developing and deploying Gen AI systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex, unstructured problems
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders