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Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town)

AI/ML Engineering Manager at Datonomy Solutions

Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town)

  • R100,000 - R140,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 27 Aug 2025 by Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town)
  • Expires in 27 days
  • Job 2620664 - Ref 740
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About the position

We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and data scientists in developing, deploying, and scaling AI and machine learning solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping our AI/ML strategy, ensuring solutions are aligned to business objectives, and building a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive team.

Key Responsibilities



  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists.


  • Drive the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of AI/ML models and systems in production environments.


  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation and measurable value creation.


  • Establish and implement best practices for ML model development, MLOps, and data engineering pipelines.


  • Oversee technical architecture, data infrastructure, and cloud-based solutions to support scalable AI/ML delivery.


  • Ensure governance, compliance, security, and ethical use of AI across projects.


  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.


  • Work closely with senior leadership to define and deliver on the AI/ML roadmap.


Qualifications & Experience


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (PhD advantageous).


  • 8+ years’ experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or related roles, with at least 3+ years in a leadership/management capacity.


  • Proven track record of managing teams delivering production-grade AI/ML solutions at scale.


  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), MLOps, and data engineering practices.


  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc.).


  • Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, DevOps, APIs, microservices).


  • Experience working in retail, e-commerce, or consumer-focused industries is advantageous.


Key Competencies


  • Strategic thinker with ability to align AI/ML solutions to business goals.


  • Strong leadership and people management skills.


  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.


  • Problem-solving mindset with ability to balance innovation and pragmatism.


  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in team-building and delivery.

Desired Skills:

  • AI/ML Engineering Manager
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning

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Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town)

About the agency

Datonomy Solutions is an end-to-end provider of Enterprise Information Management Services, Enterprise Software Solutions and Custom Developed Specialised Systems. We have an operating philosophy we call Connected Value Creation. We believe fundamentally in our connectedness to each other and thereby our shared outcomes and destinies. We actively enable an environment of entrepreneurship, which drives value for our employees, our customers and our business. We believe this operating philosophy enables us to connect the right candidate, to the right role, at the right company, with a mindset of understanding what represents value for all stakeholders.

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