AI Strategist – GenAI Advisory
4 days ago
# AI Strategist – GenAI Advisory & Talentiqbusiness South AfricaJohannesburg, GautengPermanentPosted **26 NOVEMBER 2025** - Closing Date **31 JANUARY 2026**You won’t be writing code – but you *will* be the person who connects strategy, operating model, talent, data and technology into one coherent GenAI story. **Role Purpose:**Their core mission is to **turn GenAI potential into performance** – helping clients build the systems that deliver **meaningful, repeatable GenAI value, faster and more safely**. They work with executive and senior leaders to:* Business outcomes (value, productivity, experience, risk)* Adoption and usage* Data and platform readiness* Risk and control adherence* Priorities and trade-offs* Capacity, skills and dependencies* Risk and compliance implications* Typically 7–10+ years in a combination of:+ Strategy / management consulting / digital / transformation roles, and+ AI / analytics / data / GenAI-related initiatives.* Proven experience working directly with **executive and senior stakeholders**.* Demonstrated capability in:+ Vision and strategy development+ Operating-model and/or governance design+ Roadmap / acceleration planning+ Workshop design and facilitation+ Leading or contributing to change and adoption programmes.* Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g. financial services, telco, public sector) where **Secure & Responsible AI** and integrated governance are critical.* Experience with Agile / SAFe, product operating models, and quarterly/PI planning cycles.* Exposure to AI/ML platforms, MLOps, or enterprise GenAI tooling.* Strong understanding of **GenAI, AI and data concepts**, their potential and limitations.* Ability to discuss the E2E lifecycle of GenAI solutions with technical and business stakeholders.* Appreciation of security, privacy, risk and responsible AI requirements.* Strong business acumen; able to connect GenAI ideas to real value, cost, risk and experience impacts.* Skilled in **strategy design, prioritisation, OKR framing and roadmap development**.* Comfortable with hypothesis-driven problem solving and structured narrative-building.* Executive presence and confidence with senior audiences.* Excellent storytelling and communication skills (written and verbal).* Strong facilitation skills, able to lead Demystifying GenAI sessions, strategy workshops, roadmap co-design and quarterly planning.The AI Strategist “wins” when clients move from **GenAI hype and experimentation** to a **clear, governed and value-producing GenAI Operating System**.- Work with leaders to define **Strategic Intent**, **Keys to Winning**, and **Quick Wins** that build belief early.#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
AI Strategist – GenAI Advisory
2 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa iqbusiness Full timeAI Strategist – GenAI Advisory & Talent Join to apply for the AI Strategist – GenAI Advisory & Talent role at iqbusiness. We’re building out our AI Advisory & Talent team and we’re looking for a senior AI Strategist who can work directly with executive teams to shape how GenAI shows up in their business – from the first “aha” through to scaled...
-
Ai Strategist
1 week ago
Johannesburg, South Africa iqbusiness South Africa Full timeWe’re building out our AI Advisory & Talent team and we’re looking for a senior **AI Strategist** who can work directly with executive teams to shape how GenAI shows up in their business - from first “aha” through to scaled adoption, secure and responsible. You won’t be writing code - but you _will_ be the person who connects strategy, operating...
-
AI Strategist – GenAI Advisory
1 week ago
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa c1ad92f6-fbc3-443f-ab20-875e625cddfe Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per yearWe're building out our AI Advisory & Talent team and we're looking for a senior AI Strategist who can work directly with executive teams to shape how GenAI shows up in their business – from first "aha" through to scaled adoption, secure and responsible.You won't be writing code – but you will be the person who connects strategy, operating model, talent,...
-
GenAI Strategy Lead — Executive Advisory
4 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa IQ Business Group Full timeA leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an AI Strategist to connect strategy, talent, data, and technology to develop coherent GenAI solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategy and management consulting, working with senior stakeholders. Responsibilities include defining strategic goals, facilitating workshops, and...
-
Senior GenAI Strategy Advisor
2 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa iqbusiness Full timeA leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior AI Strategist to guide clients in adopting GenAI solutions. This role involves developing tailored strategies, leading executive education sessions, and designing governance models. Candidates should possess strong consulting experience and a deep understanding of AI. This position is based in Johannesburg,...
-
Johannesburg, South Africa iqbusiness Full timeJoin to apply for the Gen AI Talent Program Content Designer I Contract role at iqbusiness Purpose of the Role We’re seeking a highly skilled communicator and designer who can translate complex ideas about Talent Management and GenAI workforce readiness into compelling, executive‑level presentation materials and workshop content. This role is focused on...
-
Johannesburg, South Africa IQ Business Group Full timePurpose of the Role We’re seeking a highly skilled communicator and designer who can translate complex ideas about Talent Management and GenAI workforce readiness into compelling, executive-level presentation materials and workshop content. This role is focused on packaging and elevating our GenAI Talent Series into visually striking, commercially polished...
-
Johannesburg, South Africa Iq Business Group Full timePurpose of the Role We're seeking a highly skilled communicator and designer who can translate complex ideas about Talent Management and GenAI workforce readiness into compelling, executive-level presentation materials and workshop content. This role is focused on packaging and elevating our GenAI Talent Series into visually striking, commercially polished...
-
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IQbusiness South Africa Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per yearPurpose of the Role We're seeking a highly skilled communicator and designer who can translate complex ideas about Talent Management and GenAI workforce readiness into compelling, executive-level presentation materials and workshop content. This role is focused on packaging and elevating our GenAI Talent Series into visually striking, commercially polished...
-
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa iqbusiness South Africa Full timePurpose of the RoleWe're seeking a highly skilled communicator and designer who can translate complex ideas about Talent Management and GenAI workforce readiness into compelling, executive-level presentation materials and workshop content. This role is focused on packaging and elevating our GenAI Talent Series into visually striking, commercially polished...
