Process Automation Analyst

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about embedding technology into business processes to drive efficiency and innovation We are looking for a Process Automation Analyst to join a dynamic Global D&T-inspired team within the alcohol manufacturing and distribution sector. This is a hybrid permanent role based in Sandton or Stellenbosch where you will have the opportunity to transform processes and contribute to cutting-edge HyperAutomation initiatives.

You will be part of the HyperAutomation Hub (AHH) a fusion team focused on identifying and implementing automation opportunities across our regional operations. The team leverages leading-edge platforms including UiPath OutSystems Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Chatbots) and other automation technologies to deliver real business impact.

What Youll Do:

Support the Product Owner in translating functional requirements of potential business process automation into a buildable digital solution.

Drive awareness and adoption for HyperAutomation across regional operations; identify and scale automation opportunities.

Lead process discovery and value engineering activities translating functional requirements of potential RPA business processes into actual RPA solutions.

Accelerate HyperAutomation solution delivery by participating in the full automation life cycle from business intake and technology selection to IT readiness development testing and go-live.

Understand business requirements assess complexity and maintain process design documentation while communicating functional and process changes. Ensure product design and implementation adhere to functional requirements and industry best practices (Quality Architecture Compliance & Security).

Deliver working product enhancements within allocated timescales and quality standards minimizing rework and promoting a zero-defect culture.

Collaborate with Developers on solution design to ensure alignment with overall best practices.

Drive Proof of Value initiatives and other internal team projects.

Conduct continuous improvement analysis on existing internal processes and identify process optimizations.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor/Masters degree preferably in Business Informatics Computer Science or Engineering.

Fluent in English.

Proven track record as a Business Analyst (minimum 3 years) with at least 2 years of experience as an Automation Business Analyst.

Strong problem-solving and root cause identification skills; ownership mindset to drive projects to success.

Ability to make informed decisions and recommendations on technology suitability for business processes/problems.

Analytically and quantitatively strong highly structured with excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Team player able to work effectively at all levels influencing stakeholders toward consensus.

Capable of understanding multiple stakeholder perspectives and building on the views of others.

Can-do hands-on attitude while navigating uncertainty in requirements and features to deliver MVP solutions.

Experience working in deadline-driven environments with rapid release cycles; preferably Agile environment experience.

Preferably experienced with additional technologies such as OCR IDP and/or Process Mining.

Technical knowledge of Power Platform (PowerApps Dataverse etc.) OutSystems RPA and other automation technologies.

Apply now and be part of a fantastic HyperAutomation journey!

Required Skills:

RPA & HyperAutomation Expertise Business & Functional Analysis Process Mapping & Optimization Agile & Scrum Delivery Power Platform & Low-Code Tools Stakeholder Management & Influence Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving