Role Summary:

The Junior AI Engineer is a "Digital Efficiency Node" responsible for finding and fixing manual bottlenecks across the business. Your mission is to embed yourself within departments—to identify repetitive tasks and replace them with AI-driven automations. This role is not just about writing code; it is about understanding how our business functions and using technology to make every staff member faster and more effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Mapping: Understand departmental workflows to find "high-friction" tasks (e.g., manual data entry, document sorting, or repetitive emailing).

• AI Automation: Build and deploy Python scripts, LLM-powered assistants, and low-code tools to handle these tasks automatically.

• System Integration: Connect our core systems with AI tools to ensure data flows seamlessly without human intervention.

• Sandbox Development: Rapidly prototype new ideas in a safe environment before moving them into live production.

• Cross-Functional Support: Act as a technical translator, helping non-technical teams understand how to use AI to solve their specific daily challenges.

• Collaborative Coding: Participate in weekly "Prompt Syncs" to share successful automations, reusable code snippets, and lessons learned with the wider strike team.

• Accuracy & Ethics: Monitor AI outputs to ensure they are accurate, unbiased, and compliant with company data security policies.

Requirements:

• Education: Technical aptitude (engineering/finance/technology) and less than 2 years of work experience.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python and/or strong interest in Generative AI and API integrations.

• Logic & Reasoning: A natural "logical" approach to problem-solving—breaking complex workflows down into simple, automated steps.

• Communication: The ability to explain technical solutions in simple language to colleagues who are not tech-savvy.

• Adaptability: A "builder" mindset that thrives in a fast-paced, 30-day execution cycle where priorities evolve quickly.

• Drive: High curiosity and a self-starting attitude toward learning the latest AI tools and automation trends.

Organisational Context:

At EM, we are driven by the purpose of “Making connections, powering tomorrow”. We power our customers’ worlds by integrating quality products into innovative solutions, supported by people who are passionate about service.

Vision: Advance the lives of every person in Southern Africa sustainably through electrification and automation.

Mission: Connect with customers by deeply understanding their evolving needs; promote brands and solutions to solve tomorrow’s problems today; and partner across the value chain in a sustainable, easy-to-do-business way.

Values:

Open – We communicate honestly and transparently, listening deeply to differing views.

Loyal – We serve our customers, colleagues, and manufacturers with integrity and dedication.

Brave – We go beyond comfort zones, taking on new challenges with courage and vision.