A Vacancy exist for:
AI SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (3-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
All Inclusive Salary package (R): R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum
Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum. The successful candidate may structure the total package for a 13th cheque. The employer’s contribution towards Housing, Medical Aid, and Pension is included in the total package.
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Objective: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity, an oversight body of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, No. 67 of 2008. The entity is charged with developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements, ensuring that:
• South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The country’s qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths are realised.
SAQA seeks to appoint an AI Solutions Architect to design and implement AI-driven solutions that align with business objectives. Reporting to the ICT Program Manager, this position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop AI strategies, integrating AI technologies into enterprise systems, and ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.
| Requirements are: |
• An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7, with preference for a qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Systems or equivalent. • Solutions Architecture certification, Scaled Agile Framework, Azure, Google, Oracle or AWS cloud architecture certification. • A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage. • Eight years’ relevant work experience. • Strong expertise in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc.) will be an advantage. • Understanding data architecture, APIs, and microservices will be an advantage. • Knowledge of DevOps/MLOps practices for AI model deployment will be an advantage. |
| Duties : |
• Design and Implement AI driven Architectures. • Develop AI Road maps aligned with organisational strategy. • Assess and recommend AI technologies, tools and platforms. • Build and deploy AI/ML models ensuring scalability and performance. • Integrate AI solutions with new, existing enterprise applications and data pipelines. • Work with data specialists and developers to optimize data processing and model training workflows. • Implement change requests on existing applications. • Oversee model deployment using cloud services and on-premises environments. • Adhere to clean code principles and maintainable design patterns. • Resolve identified risks and issues. • Work closely with software engineers, data stewards and Business Analysts. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development AI teams. • Collaborate with Stakeholders to define AI-driven business use cases. • Advocate for best practices in AI ethics, security and compliance. • Stay updated on emerging AI technologies. |
Closing On: 2025-08-01
SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.