Senior Business Optimisation Architect

FlySafair; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

FlySafair seeks a seasoned Business Optimisation Lead to drive cross‑functional improvement initiatives from concept to benefits realisation. You will guide scoping, data analysis, solution design and implementation planning while ensuring best‑practice methodologies are applied and results are scrutinised for value and relevance.

You will mentor engineers, provide input on architecture and frameworks, and partner with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives that cut cost, speed up delivery, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience within business optimisation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence environments.
• Proven experience leading complex improvement projects end‑to‑end.
• Expert in mathematical modelling, simulation modelling and optimization.
• Expert in agile project management to lead projects that meet strategic goals.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience coaching or mentoring Engineers/Analysts.
• Ability to influence decision‑making and drive strategic outcomes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and work in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex, cross‑functional optimisation initiatives from concept through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Guide project scoping, problem definition, data analysis, solution design, and implementation planning.
• Ensure optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies are applied consistently and in line with best practice.
• Review and challenge project outputs to ensure quality, rigor, and business relevance.
• Mentor junior and graduate engineers, supporting technical, professional, and leadership development.
• Provide hands‑on coaching to engineers on analysis techniques, problem structuring, storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and solution design.
• Provide solution and architectural input to ensure designs align with organisational architecture and technology standards.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights and recommendations.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Simulation modelling

Optimization

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

B.Eng Industrial Engineering

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Post Graduate Degree

Job description

FlySafair seeks a seasoned Business Optimisation Lead to drive cross‑functional improvement initiatives from concept to benefits realisation. You will guide scoping, data analysis, solution design and implementation planning while ensuring best‑practice methodologies are applied and results are scrutinised for value and relevance.

You will mentor engineers, provide input on architecture and frameworks, and partner with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives that cut cost, speed up delivery, and