Sabenza IT

AI Engineer

Sabenza IT  •  Pretoria, ZA (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description


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.


Requirements


ESSENTIAL 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.
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About Sabenza IT

Sabenza iT Recruitment is a Level 2 BBBEE company with more than 23 years of expertise in Information Technology recruitment. Our team comprises 20 recruiters dedicated to providing top-notch services in recruiting for sectors such as SAP, IT Developers, and IT Security, among others. Sabenza iT is proud to be a wholly South African-owned company.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Natal, Cape Town, Gauteng, ZA
Year Founded
2013
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