Junior AI Engineer – E-commerce & Systems Automation

Junior AI Engineer E-commerce & Systems Automation Are you a curious coder with a builders mindset and a passion for AI and automation? Were looking for a Junior AI Engineer to help us bring real automation, AI tools, and smart thinking into our growing group of businesses from e-commerce and retail to manufacturing and construction. This is a full-time role based in Malmesbury & Bellville, working closely with the CEO and Managers to streamline operations, boost product growth, and help turn new business ideas into working MVPs. What Youll Do Build and deploy AI-powered tools to automate workflows and save time. Work with APIs, backend systems, and low-code tools to improve processes. Create dashboards, websites, or tools to support internal and customer-facing projects. Drive AI adoption across the team train, support, and build systems that stick. Use AI to optimise and scale our e-commerce platforms from smarter product listings and SEO automation to inventory forecasting and improving conversion. Bring trend insights and forecasts to the CEO to shape new ventures. Stay on top of AI trends, tools, and best practicesand report actionable insights to leadership. What Youll Need Proven ability to build smart, working solutions using AI, automation tools, or code whether self-taught or formally trained. Comfortable with Python, JavaScript, SQL, or low-code platforms, and working with APIs, backend systems, and tools like GPT APIs, or Claude. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain tech solutions clearly to non-technical teams. Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both written and spoken. Own transport and willingness to work between our Bellville and Malmesbury offices. A strong problem-solving mindset, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver results. A passion for AI, emerging trends, and smart business thinking. A proactive attitude and a love for solving real-world problems. Bonus Points For Experience in e-commerce or digital product operations. A portfolio or examples of tools, automations, or websites youve built. Basic design or UX/UI sensibility, and confidence working with WordPress or HTML/CSS. A strong interest in future technologies, deep tech, and the evolving role of AI in business.

Location: Malmesbury, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 8/1/2025