Junior Process Engineer at Nedbank

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
Qualification

• 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