The vacancy exists within the Office of the COO in the Operations Division and reports directly to the COO.

The purpose of the role is to lead the organisation’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy and AI-driven supervisory solutions, transforming how regulatory insights are generated, risks are detected and supervised, and how perational efficiency is achieved through intelligent automation. The role will also lead the design and implementation of AI solutions that are not only scalable and performant, but also auditable, explainable, and ethically grounded.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has successfully completed Matric and has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field together with minimum of 5 years of experience in the technology domain. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading AI initiatives at scale ideally gained at working within the financial services industry, particularly in technology innovation, digital transformation, advanced analytics or related areas, will be highly advantageous.

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Key Performance areas:

- AI Strategy & Operating Model

- AI Governance & Ethical Oversight

- Business Adoption & Change Management

- Model Selection & Architecture

- AI Development & Deployment

- Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

- Engagement & Collaboration

- Data Analytics, Quality & Accessibility

- AI Innovation & Transformation

- Financial & Commercial Management

- Relevant certifications in AI, machine learning, cloud technologies, or data science beneficial.

- 5 years of experience in the technology domain,

- 5 years of experience leading AI initiatives at scale ideally gained at working in within the financial services industry in roles involving technology innovation, digital transformation, or advanced analytics.

- Registration with a professional Body

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Competencies

Business / Functional /Technical

- Governance and Risk management

- Response strategy

- Business Alignment

- Ethics

- Knowledge management systems

- Analytical skills and analytical thinker

- Accountability

- Enforcing Laws, Rules, & Regulations

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Behavioural

- Self-Management

- Professionalism

- Results Management

- Problem Solving Innovation

- Conceptual Thinking

- Self-Confidence

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Interactive

- Teamwork

- Relationship Building

- Conflict management

- Interpersonal skills – teamwork, respect, tact and discretion

- Organisational awareness and impact

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If you are confident that you have the necessary qualification and experience to perform the above duties, please forward your CV in confidence to recruit@samro.org.za

Closing Date: 25 th September 2026.

All positions will be filled inaccordance with our Employment Equity policy.

If you do not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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