Robotic Process Automation Engineer

South African Reserve Bank; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental financial institution in Pretoria is seeking a Robotic Process Automation Engineer to design, configure, test, and deploy automated solutions. The role involves identifying automation opportunities, documenting testing procedures, and providing support for current processes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and has 3-5 years of experience in robotics process automation, with strong communication skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in robotics process automation.
• Experience in process re-engineering is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to produce clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess automation opportunities within the SARB.
• Design and configure process automation solutions.
• Support end-users during user acceptance testing.

Skills

Robotics process automation

Business process modelling

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Change control processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job no.: 1171

Job title: Robotic Process Automation Engineer

Location: Head Office, Pretoria

Organisation name: Business Enablement Division

Department description: Business Solutions and Technology Department

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to design, configure, test and deploy automated processes as well as provide support and maintenance services for robotic process automation solutions.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Identify, evaluate and assess automation opportunities across the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for the purpose of process optimisation.
• Design process automation solutions in accordance with the automation technology design principles.
• Configure and test automated processes and objects, using automation principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable and easy to understand.
• Document testing procedures and scenarios for the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase and support end users during UAT.
• Facilitate automation deployment in accordance with the Change Advisory Board (CAB) standards.
• Monitor and support existing automated processes and follow a structured change control process to implement change requests.
• Provide second-line support on day-to-day issues by resolving incidents, service requests and problems.
• Establish and manage stakeholder relationships for elicitation, including the implementation of automation requirements.
• Report on the delivery and performance as well as incident management of automated solutions.
• Keep abreast of information and communications technology trends and provide advice on best practice and automation techniques.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Engineering or an equivalent qualification;
• a minimum of three to five years’ experience in robotics process automation; and
• experience in process re-engineering would be an added advantage.

Additional requirements include:

• knowledge and skill in:
• industry, business and organisational awareness;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement; and
• service management;
• knowledge of business process modelling and re-engineering;
• awareness of standard robotic development lifecycle processes (e.g. agile);
• awareness of change control processes;
• ability to blend business analysis with a technical skillset to develop efficient processes;
• good communication skills; and
• ability to produce clear, concise documentation and present technical details to a non-technical audience.

How to apply

All interested parties are invited to apply.

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Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to a psychometric assessment, an appropriate reference check and a security clearance as part of the selection process.

The closing date for applications is 25 August 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

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