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Kontak Recruitment is looking for an AI Solutions and Automation Specialist for a distribution business in Brakpan on the East Rand, with applications closing on 11 November 2026. This permanent, full-time, on-site role offers R75,000 to R90,000 per month CTC and the chance to build an AI function from scratch, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
About the company and the work
Kontak Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in niche fields including finance and Pastel-related roles, and this vacancy is with its client, a distribution business on the East Rand. The role is a builder’s role rather than a support role buried in IT: the successful candidate will own the entire AI function from day one, with no legacy systems in the way, a defined roadmap with clear milestones, and tools already in place, including Claude and ChatGPT licences, with room to recommend what else is worth using.
Role details and duties
Your duties will include designing, building, testing and deploying custom AI-driven solutions, beginning with sales analysis and then rolling out further; automating reporting, data preparation and other repetitive management tasks; connecting solutions to Pastel Partner data and Excel using available methods such as exports or ODBC; writing a clear technical specification for each solution and testing thoroughly for accuracy and security; running reasonability checks on AI outputs to ensure results are validated before being relied upon; monitoring, supporting and continuously improving solutions once deployed; assessing staff readiness for AI adoption, managing resistance and leading onboarding and training across the business; creating practical user guides and documentation for all tools deployed; drafting and maintaining an AI and data-use policy for Managing Director approval, covering data security; reporting regularly to the Managing Director on time saved, errors reduced and adoption progress; staying current with emerging AI tools and best practice and making recommendations on what is worth implementing; and collaborating with the external IT provider where hardware or infrastructure is involved. Some detail lines in the original advert were truncated in the browser view, so duties are paraphrased generally here, and applicants should confirm the full wording in the original advert.
Requirements
The minimum requirements listed are 3 or more years of hands-on experience in automation, data analysis, AI solution development or a closely related field; proven experience building solutions using LLMs and APIs such as Claude, OpenAI or similar; Python or equivalent scripting ability, combined with strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience extracting and transforming data from accounting or ERP systems such as Pastel or similar; a solid understanding of data security, access control and POPIA compliance; strong communication skills with the ability to train non-technical staff and manage change effectively; a tertiary qualification in IT, data, engineering or a related field, or equivalent proven experience; and own transport and willingness to work full-time on site. Experience with Sage Pastel Partner is advantageous, as is a background in sales or financial analysis, and previous experience introducing AI into a business from the ground up. Only what the source states is listed here, so please confirm the full wording in the original advert before applying.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by Kontak Recruitment, and the Apply button on this page takes you directly to the original advert. Note that the original advert is marked as an external application, so it may take you to the recruiter’s own application route, and that it asks applicants not to apply using scanned CVs, with no supporting documentation required at this point. Apply only through that original listing, and be wary of anyone asking you to pay a fee to secure a job, as legitimate employers do not charge jobseekers for applications.
Practical tips
Lead with concrete examples of AI or automation solutions you have built with LLMs and APIs, especially any work connected to accounting or ERP data. Show your Python and Excel skills, your understanding of data security and POPIA, and any experience training non-technical staff through change.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to reach the original Careers24 advert, where you can submit your application through the recruiter’s route. The advert states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so keep a copy of your application for your own records.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not the employer. All details above come from the original advert, and the employer may change the closing date or requirements, so please confirm everything in the original advert before you apply. The work location is Brakpan on the East Rand in Gauteng, as stated in the advert’s detail section.
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