Business Unit Practitioner: Level 2 Global Grade 11

Barloworld Equipment; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment supplier in Gauteng seeks a Business Unit Practitioner to support operational excellence initiatives. The role demands a thorough understanding of data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role required. Candidates must possess Grade 12 and a NQF 6 qualification. A strong focus on coaching and facilitating improvement events is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant cost-saving initiatives in the business.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Clear understanding of coaching and facilitation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Excellence team to achieve BBS commitments.
• Analyze data to unlock cost-saving opportunities.
• Deliver BBS concepts training to various teams.

Skills

Behaviour and technical coaching

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Project management

Flexibility

Coaching and facilitation

Education

Grade 12

NQF 6 qualification

Industrial / Mechanical engineering related qualification

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title : Business Unit Practitioner : Level 2 Global Grade 11

Job Location : Gauteng, Boksburg

Deadline : December 21, 2025

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Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Excellence team to achieve the Business Units BBS commitments.
• Analyse Data to unlock cost saving opportunities.
• Help develop the relevant metrics, financial justification and valuation for BBS initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for replication of best practices.
• Deliver the required BBS concepts training to various teams, as required, within a Business Unit.
• Actively facilitate the drive for improvement in process metrics, targeted financial benefits and achieve company goals.
• Deliver ad hoc assigned projects.
• Highlight timeously any barriers to the delivery of BBS to the Business Unit Lead.
• Facilitate and support change management and the necessary guidance for the implementation of new / revised solutions.
• Engage with Excellence team and Business Unit leadership as required.
• Ensure BBS operates as per standard within the area of responsibility, including daily assistance with the management of the Process Control Boards at the Gemba.
• Support the required BBS cultural change.
• Assists event team leaders in preparation to close out A3.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly Mission Control updates.
• Facilitate PSE and RIE through 9-week cycle and ensure A3 closure.
• Build reports for KPI monitoring.
• Coach first line managers on Lean tools.

Minimum Required Qualification

• Grade 12
• NQF 6 qualification
• Bronze certified / trained
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Advantageous

• Industrial / Mechanical engineering related qualification
• Project management, operations management related qualification
• Knowledge of Power BI or other Data analytic tools

Minimum Required Experience

• Clear understanding of requirements for behaviour and technical Coaching / Facilitation
• 3 years’ experience in similar role
• Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools to highlight failure points
• Ability to quickly analyse and interpret performance data, identify trends, and establish root causes
• Strong business analysis skills, especially in the areas of process improvement and re-engineering
• Ability to set out, monitor and track benefits and outcomes
• Building a bottom-up culture of continuous improvement in the business
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Participation and facilitate in Rapid Improvement Event (RIE’s)
• Demonstrated experience as a lean / continuous improvement (Lean, Theory of Constraints, TPM, Six Sigma) is advantageous
• Successful demonstration of medium-to-complex project management / implementation
• Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office)

Minimum Required Competencies

• Problem solving (L3); Analytical thinking (L3); Written and
• Verbal communication (L3); Conflict management (L3); Influencing and negotiation (L2); Drive,
• Energy and Initiative (Results-Focus) (L3); Practical Execution Management (Planning,
• Organising and Monitoring (L3); Developing People (L2); Programme and Project management
• (L3); Professional / Technical Competence (L2)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Analytical and attention to detail

Preference will be given to candidates that

• Silver Certified
• Advanced Data analysis skill
• Accounting / Financial Services jobs