Junior Process Engineer

findojobs-za; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is looking for a dynamic Junior Process Engineer / Business Process Specialist to support process improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, with a focus on analyzing and optimizing business processes. Responsibilities include executing process initiatives, ensuring compliance, and modeling operations. Applicants should have an Advanced Diploma or relevant Degree and 2-3 years in a process engineering role. This position offers a contract employment type set in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a process engineering role, preferred for junior candidates.
• Exposure to process engineering artefacts and process modeling.
• Certifications in LEAN / SIX SIGMA (Yellow Belt) are recognized.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver process-related outputs aligned with project methodologies.
• Execute improvement initiatives ensuring timely delivery.
• Model and analyze operational processes for optimization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist in business value and ROI assessments.
• Capture and review process models using BPM tools.
• Contribute to cross-functional value chain analysis.
• Apply change management practices to process initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends affecting Process Engineering.

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 Engineering

Minitab

Root cause Analysis

cGMP

Kaizen

PLC

Manufacturing

Education

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

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

Tools

BPM tools

Process modeling tools

Job description

Job Classification

Job Requisition: ******

TA Specialist: Refilwe Falazzi

Closing Date: 2 December ****

Location: 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

• 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 Engineering, Minitab, Root cause Analysis, cGMP, Kaizen, PLC, Manufacturing

Employment Type: Contract

Vacancy: 1