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AI and Automation Engineer

CBRE Excellerate

Gauteng Associate Posted 4 Sep 2026 Closes in 12 days

Overview

The AI & Automation Engineer will design, build, test and support AI-enabled tools, automation solutions, internal copilots, workflow automations and system integrations. The role will translate business problems into secure, scalable and measurable automation solutions that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, strengthen controls and support client-facing technology-enabled service innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 4-7 years of experience in software development, automation engineering, AI/ML solution development, systems integration or workflow automation.
  • Hands-on experience with Python or similar programming languages, APIs, data processing and automation frameworks.
  • Experience developing practical business solutions from requirements through to testing, deployment and support.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy and secure development principles.

Responsibilities

  • Build AI agents, internal copilots, intelligent assistants and AI-enabled workflows for approved use cases.
  • Develop solutions for document processing, service desk triage, knowledge retrieval, data extraction, reporting support and operational automation.
  • Design and develop workflow automations, scripts, APIs, integrations and low-code-enabled automations.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, rework, repetitive tasks and spreadsheet-based workarounds.
  • Work with the Data Scientist / Analytics Lead to structure data flows required for AI and automation use cases.
  • Maintain AI use-case documentation, technical risk assessments and control evidence.
  • Measure time savings, error reduction, productivity gains and adoption for automation initiatives.

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