Hybrid Digital Transformation Catalyst

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a Digital Transformation Specialist to join our hybrid team in Johannesburg. You will bridge business needs and technical teams to automate processes, improve workflows and translate requirements into actionable scoping documents.

The role combines business analysis, technology, and process optimisation to deliver measurable value across departments. You will partner with developers and business users, drive initiatives, and guide junior team members in a

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification as listed in the job ad.
• Minimum 2 years of professional work experience.
• Strong academic record with analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong technical aptitude and confidence with technology-driven solutions.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to challenge and evaluate requests.
• Excellent written communication for technical and non-technical reports.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to communicate with both business users and developers.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Capable of managing competing priorities under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technical concepts quickly.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with leadership qualities.
• Genuine enthusiasm for technology and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate business processes across departments.
• Analyse workflows, user journeys and operational challenges.
• Work with business users to understand requirements and pain points.
• Recommend tech-driven solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Evaluate existing systems for better use of technology.
• Support digital transformation initiatives for scalability.
• Ensure improvements align with business objectives.
• Gather and document requirements for developers.
• Translate needs into clear scoping documents for implementation.
• Collaborate with developers to clarify requirements and support delivery.
• Prioritise development requests based on value, complexity and resources.
• Develop understanding of supporting tech systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Escalate and guide junior team members as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Leadership

Data analysis

Technical aptitude

Effective communication

Time management

Education

B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Engineering

Computer Science

Information Systems

Other relevant technical or analytical degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a Digital Transformation Specialist to join our hybrid team in Johannesburg. You will bridge business needs and technical teams to automate processes, improve workflows and translate requirements into actionable scoping documents.

The role combines business analysis, technology, and process optimisation to deliver measurable value across departments. You will partner with developers and business users, drive initiatives, and guide junior team members in a