Architect: Enterprise AI & Automation

About the role

The Architect – Enterprise AI & Automation will lead the design and implementation of AI and automation solutions across Coca‑Cola Beverages South Africa. You will shape strategy, ensure responsible AI governance and drive innovation that improves productivity and business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise AI and automation architecture, principles, standards and reference patterns.
• Identify, design and enable AI and automation solutions, including generative AI and intelligent automation.
• Establish AI governance, risk and responsible AI frameworks to ensure security, ethics and compliance.
• Develop reusable AI patterns, frameworks and solution approaches to accelerate delivery.
• Guide adoption and optimisation of AI platforms, cloud services and automation technologies.
• Provide technical guidance, solution assurance and operational readiness for AI initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering or related field.
• 8‑12 years of experience in solution architecture, AI, automation or digital transformation, with a track record of designing enterprise AI and generative AI solutions.

Required skills

• AI and automation architecture
• Generative AI and machine‑learning concepts
• Intelligent automation technologies
• AI governance and responsible AI principles
• Cloud AI platforms and automation tooling
• Solution design and architecture assurance
• Business process optimisation and data analytics
• Enterprise architecture principles