AI Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment · Pretoria, Gauteng · R1.00 - R2.00 per hour

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We’re looking for an enthusiastic AI Engineer to join a forward-thinking global technology environment where you’ll work on real-world AI solutions, experiment with emerging technologies and help turn exciting AI concepts into practical business applications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their AI career who wants exposure to Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI Agents and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) while working alongside experienced AI engineers, architects and business teams.

RequirementsESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Foundational knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and how they are used in production.
  • Experience with prompt engineering and designing prompt workflows and guardrails.
  • Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts and connecting LLMs to documents/databases.
  • Basic software development skills (Python preferred) and version control (Git).
  • Ability to design and execute test plans for AI systems, including quality and latency measurements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of data handling best practices, security awareness, and privacy considerations.

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

  • Hands-on experience with agent frameworks such as Copilot, LangGraph, or Semantic Kernel.
  • Experience implementing RAG pipelines and vector search (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Milvus).
  • Familiarity with evaluation metrics for LLMs (hallucination measurement, relevance, answer quality).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment tooling (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Understanding of MLOps/MLOps-lite practices for model deployment and monitoring.
  • Experience integrating AI with enterprise applications (SAP, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Teams).
  • Experience with data engineering basics: ETL, data preprocessing and feature extraction.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD for AI components.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

  • Postgraduate degree (Master’s or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrable coursework, projects, or internships involving LLMs, NLP or applied ML.
  • Strong foundational programming skills (Python) and familiarity with AI/ML toolchains and SDKs.

Benefits • Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes.

  • Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period.
  • High Work-Life balance.
  • Remote / On-site work location flexibility.
  • Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment.
  • Modern, state-of-the-art offices.
  • Dynamic Global Team collaboration.
  • Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology.

Desired Skills

  • LLMs
  • RAG
  • Python
  • Git
  • Test Plans

Desired Qualification Level

  • Degree

About The Employer

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