AI & Automation Manager

Lead Capital Group
R 460 180 - R 582 690 a year
Cape Town, Wes-Kaap
Full time
1 day ago

We are seeking a forward-thinking AI & Automation Manager to lead our company’s efforts in leveraging artificial intelligence and automation across content, marketing, and operational workflows. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, creativity, and business efficiency, and who can drive measurable results by streamlining processes, generating AI-driven content, and amplifying our digital presence.


Key Responsibilities

Content & Marketing Automation

  • Design and manage AI-driven content generation workflows for blogs, newsletters, scripts, and marketing assets.
  • Implement social media automation strategies to optimize posting schedules, engagement, and analytics.
  • Oversee AI-powered content automation tools to ensure brand consistency and quality.
  • Use generative AI and automation platforms to create personalized and scalable marketing campaigns.
  • Partner with the marketing team to analyze performance data and optimize campaigns using AI-driven insights.

Work Process Automation

  • Identify inefficiencies across departments and design automated solutions to improve workflows and reduce manual tasks.
  • Integrate AI assistants, chatbots, and automation tools into customer support, sales, HR, and other business functions.
  • Build and manage automation dashboards to track KPIs, performance metrics, and ROI.
  • Lead adoption and training programs to ensure smooth integration of automation tools across teams.

AI Strategy & Implementation

  • Evaluate and implement cutting-edge AI platforms, tools, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with leadership to align AI strategy with company goals.
  • Ensure ethical and responsible AI usage across business functions.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years proven experience in automation management, AI-driven marketing, or digital process transformation.
  • A tertiary qualification in Marketing or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of AI-based content automation (blogs, video scripts, campaigns), even if not directly writing content.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Zapier, Make (Integromat), HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with AI-powered platforms (ChatGPT, Jasper, MidJourney, Synthesia, etc.) is a strong plus.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes.

Strong Advantages

  • Proven experience with AI and automation tools across marketing, content, and operations.
  • Background in content, marketing, or growth, with an advantage of content experience to leverage AI-driven creation at scale.
  • Experience scaling social media or marketing presence through AI-driven workflows.
  • Demonstrated success in improving efficiency and reducing costs via automation solutions.
  • Mid to high-level Candidates only.

Why Join Us

  • Be at the forefront of AI adoption in business.
  • Lead transformative projects that directly impact growth and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with a forward-thinking leadership team eager to innovate.

Feel free to apply via Indeed or send your application to career@lcgroups.com. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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