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Junior Data Engineer â AI Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Junior Data Engineer â AI
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Junior Data Engineer – AI
Recruiter:
Phoenix Recruitment
Job Ref:
JHB001247/DB
Date posted:
Monday, March 30, 2026
Location:
Rosebank, South Africa
Salary:
Monthly
SUMMARY:
Hospitality Group based in Rosebank is looking for a Junior Data Engineer – AI.
The group is building an AI-powered business intelligence system that monitors their restaurants, retail stores, and production kitchen in real time.
It runs on dedicated NVIDIA AI hardware and uses Python, SQL, and large language models to detect problems before they cost money.
The suitable candidate will work directly with the CEO as the first technical hire. You will write Python and SQL, validate data accuracy, and help build AI-assisted workflows.
This is not a corporate IT job – it’s fast, hands-on role.
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
Honours degree in CS, IS, Data Science, or equivalent
1–2 years relevant experience
Python – can write scripts, work with APIs, debug existing code
SQL – comfortable with JOINs, aggregations, and investigating data mismatches
Comfortable in a Linux terminal (SSH, bash, running scripts)
Strong attention to detail — your core job is finding where numbers don't match and why
Experience with any ERP system (Acumatica, SAP, Sage, or similar)
PostgreSQL, Docker, or Streamlit experience
Exposure to AI/LLM tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
Hospitality or retail background will be an advantage
On offer:
Direct mentorship from the CEO
Hands-on experience with NVIDIA AI hardware and production AI systems
Opportunity to shape a product from the ground up
Fast-paced environment where your work has immediate, visible impact