Senior Developer, Rpa Development

Brambles; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics firm is seeking a Senior RPA Developer to enhance operational efficiency through Robotic Process Automation. The successful candidate will lead automation projects, work in a dynamic Scrum Agile team, and contribute to a sustainable business model. A strong background in Blue Prism is essential, and the role includes a hybrid work model with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience developing RPA Automations in Blue Prism is essential.
• Experience working in Scrum Agile teams.
• Proven experience with stakeholder management across diverse business functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of manual processes suitable for automation.
• Drive the standardization of automation processes.
• Work as an active member of a Scrum Agile team.

Skills

Expertise in Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Change management capabilities

Education

Information technology degree or equivalent

Tools

Blue Prism

Power Automate

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our million pallets, crates and containers.

We employ approximately 13, people and operate in 60 countries.

Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you?

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner.

You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability.

You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals.

And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include :

• Lead the identification of manual processes suitable for automation in collaboration with business teams, contributing to workflow enhancements and efficiency improvements.
• Lead the development, deployment, and testing of RPA solutions, working under the guidance of senior developers to ensure successful implementation.
• Monitor automated workflows post-deployment, helping troubleshoot and resolve basic issues to minimize operational disruptions.
• Drive the standardization of automation processes, ensuring alignment with business requirements and contributing to scalable solutions.
• Maintain detailed documentation for automations, including process descriptions, outcomes, and potential improvements.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance (QA) standards during the automation process, supporting the delivery of high-quality, bug-free solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, IT and business units, to ensure automations meet business needs and provide value.
• Support the setup and monitoring of alert systems to detect performance issues in automations, helping ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.

Senior RPA Developer – SSA (JHN / Durban) Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Position Purpose

Responsible for the creation, design, development, and implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) projects across the AMETA region, contributing to operational efficiency and process standardization.

Assess and Improve Automation Opportunities

• Evaluate business processes for RPA suitability and estimate development effort, ensuring alignment with finance and controllership objectives.
• Provide guidance on process improvements to enhance compatibility and effectiveness of automation tools.

Design and Develop Scalable RPA Solutions

Create and maintain Solution Design Documents (SDDs), and build Blue Prism automations in accordance with agreed regional and CoE design standards and development best practices.

Deliver and Support Automation Projects

• Drive RPA solutions through testing, change management, and production readiness cycles, while providing operational support and managing virtual workforce performance.
• Work as an active member of a Scrum Agile team, participating in all Scrum ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure collaborative and iterative delivery of automation solutions.

Control and Monitor Production Processes

• Oversee the execution of production processes in Blue Prism, ensuring stability, scalability, and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage robot scheduling, load balancing, and exception handling to maintain operational continuity.

Ensure Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Lead QA processes, investigate incidents and exceptions, and implement enhancements to improve automation reliability and business value.
• Lead hyper care activities post go-live to ensure solution stability and smooth transition to business-as-usual operations.

Enable Knowledge Sharing and Capability Building

• Mentor colleagues through training programs, develop technical documentation, and support cross-skilling initiatives to build internal automation expertise.
• Participate in peer reviews of code and documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to development standards.

Experience

• Experience developing RPA Automations in Blue Prism (essential)
• Experience developing RPA Automations for ERPs is desirable.
• Proven experience with stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse business functions.
• Experience working in Scrum Agile teams

Developing for Microsoft Power Platform.

Proven experience with stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse business functions.

Qualifications

• Information technology degree, or equivalent qualifications and professional experience

Desirable

• Blue Prism accreditation

Skills and Knowledge

• Expertise in Blue Prism Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power BI and Power Apps.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across diverse business functions.
• Awareness of governance, compliance, and data privacy requirements in automation delivery.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across IT, business units, and transformation teams.
• Change management capabilities to drive adoption and manage organizational impact.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Automation Configuration
• Automation Process-Mapping
• Automation Solutions
• Cross-Functional Work
• Curiosity
• Digital Literacy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Maintaining Automation Systems
• Performance Diagnostic
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Troubleshoot Automated systems

Workflow Automation

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.

This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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