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Robotic Process Automation
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Specialist
About Us
We are a leading provider of mobile financial services, empowering millions of people across Africa through M-Pesa, our flagship mobile money platform. We are committed to driving financial inclusion, digital innovation, and operational excellence across all our markets.
M-Pesa has revolutionised how people send, receive, and manage money—enabling secure transactions, bill payments, savings, and more, all from a mobile device. With operations in multiple countries, we are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our customers and partners through cutting-edge technology and automation.
Join us as we expand our digital capabilities and transform how mobile money and business operations are delivered across the continent.
We're on a mission to transform how mobile money and business operations run across Africa and beyond. If you're passionate about automation, innovation, and impact, we want you on our team
What You'll Do
As our
RPA Specialist
, you'll lead the automation of M-Pesa-related processes across multiple countries and drive general business process automation. You'll work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, build scalable bots, and ensure compliance across diverse regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize bot performance.
Develop solutions according to module designs and deploy using delivery pipeline
Design, develop, and deploy RPA solutions for M-Pesa operations across multiple countries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities in finance, customer service, compliance, and other business units.
- Analyze existing workflows and recommend automation strategies using tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or Power Automate.
- Ensure automation solutions are compliant with local regulations and data privacy standards.
- Monitor and maintain RPA bots, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
- Develop documentation, training materials, and support handover to operations teams.
- Stay up-to-date with RPA trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve automation capabilities.
What We're Looking For
Core Competencies:
- Process Analysis & Design – Ability to map, analyze, and optimize business processes.
- RPA Development – Strong hands-on experience with RPA platforms and scripting.
- Project Management – Ability to manage multiple automation projects across regions.
- Regulatory Awareness – Understanding of compliance and data protection in mobile money.
- Collaboration & Communication – Skilled in working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Problem Solving – Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
Knowledge & Experience:
· RPA certifications are a bonus
- 2+ years of experience in RPA development and deployment.
- Hands-on experience with one or more RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism).
- Familiarity with M-Pesa systems, APIs, and mobile money operations is a strong advantage.
- Experience working in multi-country environments with varying regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, VB.NET) is a plus.
- Experience in financial services, telecom, or mobile money platforms preferred.
- Certification in RPA tools or process automation methodologies is a plus.
- Multi-country operational experience is a plus
Personal Attributes:
- Innovative – Always looking for smarter, faster ways to solve problems.
- Detail-Oriented – Precision in design, documentation, and execution.
- Adaptable – Comfortable working across different cultures, systems, and regulations.
- Self-Starter – Takes initiative and drives projects independently.
- Team Player – Works well with others and contributes to a collaborative environment.
- Ethical & Responsible – Maintains high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
Success Metrics (KPIs):
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Number of successful RPA deployments across markets.
- Reduction in manual processing time and operational costs.
- Uptime and reliability of deployed bots.
- Compliance with regulatory and data protection standards.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of automation solutions.
- Time-to-value for automation initiatives.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact automation projects across Africa
- Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive team
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for growth and learning
Duration:
12 Month Contract
Model:
3 Days in office 2 days at home
Location:
Midrand
Robotic Process Automation
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Location:
(Midrand, Johannesburg)
Duration: 12 months
What Youll Do
As our
RPA Specialist
, you'll lead the automation processes across multiple countries and drive general business process automation. You'll work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, build scalable bots, and ensure compliance across diverse regulatory environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize bot performance.
- Develop solutions according to module designs and deploy using delivery pipeline
- Design, develop, and deploy RPA solutions for operations across multiple countries.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities in finance, customer service, compliance, and other business units.
- Analyze existing workflows and recommend automation strategies using tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or Power Automate.
- Ensure automation solutions are compliant with local regulations and data privacy standards.
- Monitor and maintain RPA bots, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
- Develop documentation, training materials, and support handover to operations teams.
- Stay up to date with RPA trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve automation capabilities.
What Were Looking For
Core Competencies:
- Process Analysis & Design Ability to map, analyze, and optimize business processes.
- RPA Development Strong hands-on experience with RPA platforms and scripting.
- Project Management Ability to manage multiple automation projects across regions.
- Regulatory Awareness Understanding of compliance and data protection in mobile money.
- Collaboration & Communication Skilled in working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Problem Solving Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
Knowledge & Experience:
- RPA certifications are a bonus
- 2+ years of experience in RPA development and deployment.
- Hands-on experience with one or more RPA platforms (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism).
- Experience working in multi-country environments with varying regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, VB.NET) is a plus.
- Experience in financial services, telecom, or mobile money platforms preferred.
- Certification in RPA tools or process automation methodologies is a plus.
- Multi-country operational experience is a plus
Success Metrics (KPIs):
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Number of successful RPA deployments across markets.
- Reduction in manual processing time and operational costs.
- Uptime and reliability of deployed bots.
- Compliance with regulatory and data protection standards.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and adoption of automation solutions.
- Time-to-value for automation initiatives.
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Business Process Automation Developer
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Our client in the IT industry is looking for a Business Process Automation Developer to join their dynamic team!
Description
The primary purpose of this role is to be a developer as part of the Business Process Automation (BPA) team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Information Technology and Digital Transformation to understand project requirements – as dictated by business needs – and work towards solutions to satisfy those needs. New technologies will be vetted through thorough research of the given technology, as well as conceptual implementations and proof of concepts, together with thorough documentation and best practice guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and implement software solutions within the company.
- Provide internal and external client support.
- Write and implement quality and high-performing code.
- Develop, maintain, and implement software tools, processes, and procedures.
- Conduct research and development.
- Test and evaluate new technologies.
- Identify areas of improvement.
- Assist with peer review and code reviews.
- Collaborate with developers from other teams to implement the best solutions possible.
- Document software processes and solutions.
- Follow strict source control procedures.
- Measure and report benefits gained through the use of solutions.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of Power Automate.
- Proficiency in C#.
- Experience with MS SQL Server.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (advantageous).
- Experience with UiPath (advantageous).
- BSc/BCom in Computer Science or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 or more years of experience required.
- Strong programming, business analysis, and administrative skills.
- Logistics & Supply Chain experience (advantageous).
- The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English is a must. Other languages could prove useful.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Robotics Process Automation Developer
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To develop and deliver complex robotics process automation processes through the analysis and documentation of larger scale business processes for robotics process automation development
- Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
- Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards.
- Manages risks in own area of responsibility.
- Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
- Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
- Compile, test and implement applications within a strict framework of programming standards and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements during programming execution.
- Minimize system defects by ensuring minimization of recurring problems from a functional and performance perspective.
- Build and implement Robotics Process Automation processes by developing code according to specification.
- Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
27/09/25
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.