Senior AI Lead

Network Finance · Recruiting & Staffing · Executive Search · Bachelor's Degree · Python · SQL · 15 days ago
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≈ $55k – $137k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Johannesburg)
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Staff · 8+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Network Finance

Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.
networkfinanceinternational.com · HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa · Executive Search · Recruiting & Staffing · 5000+ employees · Est. 1987
Tech stack of Network Finance
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead AI strategy, design, and delivery across multiple projects
  • Mentor engineers and data scientists, fostering technical excellence
  • Build scalable solutions using modern AI frameworks and cloud platforms
  • Ensure compliance, security, and performance in all deployments
Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 8+ years in AI/ML engineering with leadership experience
  • Strong expertise in Python and cloud AI platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Proven track record of shipped AI solutions in production
  • Bonus: RAG design, generative AI, and data integration expertise

Apply now!

For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/it-jobs

I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

  • Software Developers
  • Mobile Developers
  • Business and Systems Analysts
  • BI and SQL Experts
  • Data & Analytics (Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning) AI & Automation (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and Process Automation Solutions).
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:

Lameez Mohamed

Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/lameezmohamed

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