AI Implementation Engineer
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
AI Implementation Engineer
Location:RemoteEmployment Type:Contract / Project-Based (3-Month Initial Engagement)Working Hours:U.S. Eastern Time Overlap Required
About the Role
We are seeking an AI Implementation Engineer to help design, build, optimize, and deploy AI-powered business systems and automations across a growing commercial real estate organization.
This person will serve as the architect responsible for building scalable workflows, integrations, automations, AI agents, and operational systems that improve efficiency, lead generation, client communication, and internal processes.
The ideal candidate has experience implementing AI systems within real businesses and can translate business objectives into practical workflows.
Key Responsibilities
AI Systems Architecture
* Design and implement AI-powered workflows
* Build scalable automation frameworks
* Develop AI-assisted business processes
* Identify opportunities for automation across departments
* Create documentation for all systems and workflows
GoHighLevel Administration
* Configure and optimize GoHighLevel environments
* Build CRM automations
* Create pipeline workflows
* Implement lead nurturing sequences
* Configure automated communication systems
* Manage integrations with external platforms
Workflow Automation
* Build automations using:GoHighLevelZapierMake.comn8nAPI integrationsAI agents
* GoHighLevel
* Zapier
* Make.com
* n8n
* API integrations
* AI agents
* Automate repetitive operational tasks
* Build lead routing systems
* Create data synchronization workflows
AI Agent Development
* Build AI-powered lead qualification systems
* Implement AI-assisted communication workflows
* Develop automated follow-up sequences
* Create AI-enhanced reporting processes
* Improve operational efficiency through agentic workflows
Training & Handoff
* Train internal team members on systems
* Create SOPs and documentation
* Ensure workflows can be maintained internally
* Support transition from implementation to operations ownership
Required Qualifications
* 3+ years building automation systems
* Advanced GoHighLevel experience
* Experience with AI agents and workflow automation
* Strong understanding of CRM architecture
* Experience integrating multiple software platforms
* Experience with API-based workflows
* Excellent documentation skills
* Strong problem-solving ability
Preferred Qualifications
* Real estate industry experience
* Experience implementing AI within sales organizations
* Experience building lead generation systems
* Experience with SMS and email automation
* Experience with conversational AI workflows
Success in the First 90 Days
* Audit existing systems
* Identify workflow bottlenecks
* Rebuild critical automations
* Improve lead management infrastructure
* Deploy AI-assisted workflows
* Deliver documentation and training
* Successfully hand off ongoing management to internal staff
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →