Junior Process Engineer

Nedbank Private Wealth; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Durban is seeking a Junior Process Engineer / Business Process Specialist to enhance operational efficiency and process improvement. This role requires an Advanced Diploma in Engineering and ideally a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include planning process outputs, executing improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and familiarity with AGILE methodologies. Join a dynamic team in a contract position and contribute to significant process projects.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a process engineering role, preferably in a junior capacity.
• Exposure to process engineering artefacts and process modeling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver process-related outputs aligned with project methodologies.
• Execute process improvement initiatives using recognized techniques.
• Model and analyze operational/business processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Assist in business value and ROI assessments.
• Capture and review process models in BPM tools.
• Apply change management practices to process initiatives.
• Define and measure process metrics.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in BPM tools and process modeling techniques

Knowledge of AGILE methodologies

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure

Education

Advanced Diploma / National First Degree (NQF Level 7) - Engineering

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or Business

Certifications: LEAN / SIX SIGMA (Yellow Belt)

Job description

Job Classification

• Job Requisition : 143022
• TA Specialist : Refilwe Falazzi
• Closing Date : 2 December 2025
• Location : 135 Rivonia Campus Sandown
• Cluster : Personal and Private Banking Nedbank Insurance BITE
• Please Note : Preference will be given to applicants from Underrepresented Groups

Career Stream

Process

Job Purpose

We are seeking a dynamic Junior Process Engineer / Business Process Specialist to collaborate with business units and project teams in identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. The role involves applying business process principles to analyze current operations (As‑Is) and design future operating models (To‑Be) along with creating process artefacts that drive business performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactively plan and deliver process‑related outputs aligned with project methodologies.
• Execute process improvement initiatives using recognized techniques ensuring timely and scoped delivery.
• Model and analyze operational / business processes including :

As‑Is discovery and analysis

• To‑Be design and iterations
• Activity‑based costing process optimization and simulation

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Assist in business value and ROI assessments.
• Capture and review process models in BPM tools for compliance with organizational standards.
• Contribute to cross‑functional value chain analysis and link business strategy to process architecture.
• Apply change management practices to process initiatives.
• Understand regulatory and compliance drivers within the business domain.
• Apply AGILE methodology practices and tools.
• Define and measure process metrics including determining what and how to capture.
• Interpret process notations (e.g. BPMN EPC) and utilize BPM modeling tools and BPMS systems.
• Stay updated on industry trends impacting the Process Engineering role.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• Essential : Advanced Diploma / National First Degree (NQF Level 7) - Engineering
• Preferred : Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Industrial Engineering or Business
• Certifications : LEAN / SIX SIGMA (Yellow Belt)

Experience :

• 2 - 3 years in a process engineering role (NB : This is a junior role)
• Exposure to process engineering artefacts and process modeling

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in BPM tools and process modeling techniques
• Knowledge of AGILE methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Distributed Control Systems,Continuous Improvement,Process Improvement,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,Process Engineering,cGMP,Kaizen,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing

Employment Type: Contract

Vacancy: 1