Intelligent Automation Lead (Hybrid) – PTA003671/CB

Gauteng - JHB - North
Information Technology
Market Related Offer - Negotiable
Published date: 7 April 2026
Permanent

If you are an Intelligent Information Lead with a growth mindset who will thrive in a collaborative, values-driven and accountable environment, this could be your next career step.
Improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational quality through AI and automation.

A leader in the field of Health technology wants you to take responsibility for the end-to-end lifecycle of intelligent automation initiatives, from identifying and analysing opportunities to designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions. 

A key summary of the job specification is provided below. Full details are available after initial contact and CV review. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Leadership & Automation Roadmapping
  • Technology Governance
  • Thought Leadership & Evangelism
  • Opportunity Identification & Pipeline Management
  • Process Analysis & Business Case Development
  • Solution Design & Hands-On Development (Design, develop, test, and deploy (or lead teams performing these functions) robust, secure, and scalable intelligent automation solutions using approved technologies)
  • Technical Implementation & Deployment: Manage and execute the full technical implementation of intelligent automation projects, from initial setup and configuration to final deployment, and user acceptance testing.
  • Technical Oversight and Team Leadership
  • Maintenance & Support
  • Change Management & Communication
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Technology Radar & Selection
  • Adoption Enablement

Job Requirements:

  • Tertiary degree (BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, B.Com Informatics, or other related technology degrees), or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a role involving both business analysis and technical implementation.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working on development projects using industry-standard practices and principles, with a proven ability to write maintainable, version-controlled code.
  • Minimum 2 years of strong hands-on development experience with one or more intelligent automation technologies, such as: AI and Agentic AI platforms and tools | Low-code/no-code application platforms (e.g. n8n, Zapier). | Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism).
  • Minimum 2 years of strong proficiency in scripting languages like Python for data processing and API integration (REST/SOAP).
  • Experience in developing and communicating business-aligned technology strategies and roadmaps is required.
  • Experience in analysing and documenting complex business processes is required.
  • Experience in developing business cases and calculating ROI is required.
  • Experience working within a formal architecture governance framework is advantageous.
  • Understanding of hybrid Cloud environments and how automation interacts with them is advantageous.

The Offer:

If you meet the required criteria, let’s talk! Remuneration will be market related and aligned to your qualifications, skills, and experience.