Intelligent Solutions Lead

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Purpose
To lead the Intelligent Solutions, stream by driving the design and delivery of advanced automation and AI-driven solutions. This role ensures technical excellence through Generative AI, low-code platforms (Power Apps), enterprise AI ecosystems (AI Hub, Azure Foundry), and robust integration capabilities. The incumbent will enable scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions that integrate seamlessly into business frameworks, leveraging APIs, databases, and modern programming languages to foster digital transformation.
Job Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Champion adoption of Generative AI and intelligent automation across business units.
  • Define and maintain the Intelligent Solutions roadmap aligned with organizational goals.
  • Conduct benchmark studies and identify leading practices in AI and automation.
  • Solution Design & Governance
  • Facilitate design processes for automation and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.
  • Review and sign off on Process Definition Documents (PDD) and Solution Design Documents (SDD).
  • Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Technical Delivery
  • Drive implementation of AI Hub, Azure Foundry, and related platforms for solution development.
  • Oversee development and onboarding of automation solutions, including Power Apps and low-code tools.
  • Design and implement API-driven integrations between systems and applications.
  • Ensure robust data handling through relational and non-relational databases.
  • Build and maintain a repository of reusable artefacts for intelligent solutions.
Job Responsibilities Continue
  • Quality Assurance
  • Take accountability for technical quality throughout the solution lifecycle.
  • Validate user acceptance testing and ensure seamless integration into IT infrastructure.
  • People & Resource Management
  • Lead and mentor a team of developers, analysts, and automation specialists.
  • Identify and secure specialized resources and manage team performance.
  • Provide coaching and technical guidance to stakeholders and team members.
Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
  • Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
Preferred Qualification
  • NQF Level 7 qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or AI-related discipline.
Essential Certifications
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
  • Azure AI Engineer Associate (or equivalent)
Preferred Certifications
  • AI/ML certifications (Microsoft, AWS, or Google)
  • API Development and Integration
  • Project Management (Agile/Scrum)
Minimum Experience Level
  • 5+ years in IT solution design and delivery, with at least 3 years in automation or AI-related projects.
  • Proven experience in Generative AI, low-code platforms, API integration, and enterprise AI ecosystems.
Technical / Professional Knowledge
  • Business administration and management
  • Change management
  • Employee training/development
  • Principles of project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • General Communication Skills
  • Influencing
  • Banking knowledge
  • Banking procedures
  • Business principles
Behavioural Competencies
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Execution
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Making
  • Delivering High-Impact Presentations
  • Aligning Performance for Success

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1595075
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned