AI Enablement & Automation Specialist

Listing reference: 3044

Listing status: Open

Apply by: 27 February 2026

Position summary

Department:

Technology

Location:

Cape Town

Contract:

Permanent

Introduction

Imagemakers is expanding its digital innovation capabilities and embedding Artificial Intelligence into day-to-day business processes to improve productivity, consistency, and decision-making across the organisation. The AI Enablement & Automation Specialist plays a practical, hands-on role in identifying opportunities where AI can simplify, automate, or improve routine and repeatable processes across HR, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Support functions. This role focuses on understanding AI models, selecting the right tool for each use case, designing effective prompts and workflows, and supporting basic automation through scripting or API integrations. The role is suited to someone early in their AI career who is curious, analytical, and business-minded.

Key responsibilities

AI Enablement & Model Usage

  • Understand the strengths and limitations of different AI models and tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, image and automation tools)
  • Select the most appropriate model or tool for specific business use cases
  • Apply NLP and AI prompting frameworks to design clear, reliable, and reusable prompts
  • Test and refine prompts to improve accuracy, tone, consistency, and usability

Automation & Process Improvement

Identify opportunities within the business where AI can:

  • Reduce manual effort
  • Simplify routine tasks
  • Improve turnaround times and consistency

Assist with the design of AI-enabled workflows, templates, and automation solutions

Support basic automation through:

  • Python scripts
  • API integrations
  • No-code / low-code tools where applicable

Document workflows and ensure they are easy for teams to adopt

Quality, Governance & Risk Awareness

  • Validate AI outputs and monitor for errors, hallucinations, bias, or inappropriate responses
  • Apply basic data privacy, security, and ethical AI principles
  • Maintain internal prompt libraries, templates, and usage guidelines

Collaboration & Enablement

  • Work closely with internal teams to understand business needs and pain points
  • Translate operational requirements into AI-assisted solutions
  • Support internal training and enablement on effective AI usage
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools, features, and best practices

Minimum requirements

  • 1–4 year's experience working with AI tools, automation, or digital workflows
  • Strong familiarity with generative AI models and how they differ in capability and use
  • Demonstrated experience with NLP and AI prompting frameworks
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Basic programming skills, preferably:

  • Python, and/or
  • API integrations
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Analytical mindset with a practical, problem-solving approach
  • Ability to identify opportunities where AI can improve business processes

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, Data / AI, Engineering, Linguistics, or a related field
  • Experience supporting AI use cases in business environments (HR, Ops, Sales, Marketing, Admin, etc.)
  • Exposure to workflow automation, systems integration, or digital process improvement
  • Basic understanding of data governance, cybersecurity, and ethical AI principles

Level & Experience Fit

This role is intentionally positioned as an early-to-mid career specialist role.
It is not a senior architect or leadership role, but offers strong growth into:

  • AI Specialist
  • AI Automation Lead
  • Digital Solutions / Process Optimisation roles

Benefits & Development

  • Hands-on exposure to real business AI use cases
  • Opportunity to shape how AI is practically adopted across the organisation
  • Strong development pathway into advanced AI and automation roles
  • Involvement in a growing digital transformation journey at Imagemakers

Personal Attributes

  • Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented
  • Comfortable experimenting, testing, and iterating
  • Able to balance innovation with responsibility and governance
  • Strong collaborator who can translate technical ideas into practical outcomes

Why join us

  • Work in a dynamic, growing business where finance plays a key role in operational success.
  • Gain exposure to both domestic and cross-border financial processes.
  • Join a supportive, professional team that values precision, teamwork, and growth.

How to apply

  • Email your CV and supporting documents to Tiffany Venter, Chief Human Resources Officer, to careers@imagemakers.co.za by 27 February 2026.
  • Please note, that if you do not meet the minimum requirements you will not be considered.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application before 27 February 2026

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