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AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Groupe CFAO

Posted 17 days ago

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Job Description

MEETING THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF BUSINESS & INDIVIDUALS

Mobility is one of the keys to development on the Continent. We must constantly fi nd the most efficient mobility solutions for the greatest number of people. Wherever we operate, we need to move from selling vehicles to providing mobility solutions for everyone.

Our Offer includes the complete automotive offering, including two-wheelers, marine engines, coaches, lorries, handling equipment, tyres and spare parts.

Our production and assembly sites in Africa are a shining example of our commitment to actively support industrialisation in the region and creating an affordable offer.

We are looking for a AUTOMATION SPECIALIST based in South Africa

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

BTech Degree Electronics / Programming and/or relevant qualification

EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years relevant and/or similar experience in a similar role, in Automotive Manufacturing or Manufacturing, Technical training, programming, Robotics

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TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE

Robotic Experience, preferably ABB and Kawasaki
PLC – Intermediate, including programming, fault finding and installation, preferably Mitsubishi and Omron
Project Management

COMPETENCY PRE-REQUISITE

Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
Creativity and analytical skills
Able to multitask and priorities workload in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Highly customer service-oriented
Self-driven, motivated, resourceful individual who takes accountability for results
Highly analytical with attention to detail
Able to work independently and in a team
Sound self-management skills with an ability to manage ongoing stress, pressure and tight deadlines

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Analysis – analyse existing processes to identify opportunities for automation and improvement
System Design and Development – design, develop and implement automated systems and processes using various tools and technologies
Testing and Validation – thoroughly test and validate automation systems and processes using various tools and technologies
Trouble shooting and Maintenance – troubleshoot and maintain existing automation infrastructure, addressing any issues that arise
Documentation – create and maintain documentation for automation processes, ensuring clear communication and understanding
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify automation needs and solutions
Conduct regular system performance assessments and make recommendations for optimisation
Perform cost-benefit analysis to justify automation investments
Generate reports on automation project performance and results
Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
Integrate automation systems with other systems or analytical tools
Provide maintenance and production technical support
Spare parts control

COMPETENCIE

Planning and Organizing Skills
Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills

Strong Interpersonal skills

Innovative Thinking
Strong Interpersonal skills

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Retail Automation Specialist

Paarl, Western Cape ANGOR Property Specialists

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We are pioneering a fully automated retail and hospitality management ecosystem combining WhatsApp automation, AI-driven stock control, integrated ABSA payments, facial-recognition attendance, and a tablet-based POS Made Easy system into one seamless solution. Although we dont see ourselves as a POS vendor, we do provide a POS Made Easy hospitality solution as part of our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. Its designed to work the way you think with an intuitive, natural flow that bridges the gap between outsourced stock acquisition and the customers final order. From supplier order through recipe management, modifiers, and menu configuration, we manage the full journey ensuring the POS reflects live stock levels and recipe costs, creating a seamless supplier to customer digital ecosystem. Retailers interact entirely via WhatsApp and our deconstructed IntelliBot app partitions, which deliver each operational function such as GRVs, orders, shifts, or payments through guided conversational workflows. This allows business owners to manage all daily operations from a single familiar interface without switching between systems. The Retail Automation Specialist ensures all systems including POS, stock, payments, and automation flows are correctly configured, synchronised, and operated with discipline. Role Purpose To maintain operational accuracy and discipline across all integrated systems,including WhatsApp, IntelliBot, IntelliAcc, ABSA Banking, and the POS Made Easyplatform. The Specialist ensures seamless alignment between: Supplier orders, OCR learning and stock automation, Recipe and menu setup, POS configuration (products, modifiers, options), Task setup and configuration, Supplier payment management, Shift and clocking oversight (including scheduling and time accuracy), Real-time stock movement from supplier kitchen customer, and Accounting fulfilment and financial management reporting, providing each retailer with a monthly set of management accounts for performance review. The goal is to ensure every part of the process from ordering and goods receiving to customer billing and financial reporting is fully automated, validated, and financially traceable. Core Responsibilities 1. WhatsApp Operational Oversight Monitor and verify all submissions via WhatsApp and IntelliBot partitions, ensuring operational tasks and exceptions are completed daily. Cash-Up & Voids Validate POS settlements vs card transactions. Review voids and adjustments for accuracy and approval. Stock & Waste Ensure stock usage and variance alerts align with sales and recipe data from POS. Facilitate AI-assisted stock counting based on the 80/20 principle, where the system allocates risk criteria to each stock item and schedules counts at intervals appropriate to their risk level. Validate that high-risk or fast-moving items are counted more frequently, while low-risk stock is verified periodically according to system prompts. Payments Confirm supplier invoices are captured, mapped, and linked to ABSA-based payments. Enforce cashless operations all ad-hoc purchases must occur via ABSA debit card. Tasks Oversee automated Task Scheduling via IntelliBot covering all routine business functions such as opening, closing, cleaning, and operational checklists. Ensure accountability by monitoring WhatsApp-based confirmation flows, where users acknowledge completed tasks or report exceptions. Review completion logs to verify adherence to daily, weekly, and monthly task cycles. Objective: place the business on autopilot through automated scheduling and accountability, ensuring every routine task is executed, tracked, and verified. 2. IntelliBot OCR Learning & Supplier Mapping Validate OCR accuracy for all supplier GRVs. Configure supplier-specific document layouts and learning criteria. Allocate items to the correct stock, category, and GL codes. Achieve 100% mapping accuracy, enabling automatic GRV posting to inventory. 3. IntelliAcc Daily Stock Validation & Automated Ordering Confirm consumption deductions from POS sales are correctly posted. Validate IntelliAccs auto-generated order list. Send order validation prompts via WhatsApp to retailers. Apply risk-based counting strategy and process adjustments. Release verified orders via email, WhatsApp, or integration. Objective: ensure replenishment occurs only where required, guided by automation and human validation. 4. Supplier Payments (ABSA Direct Integration Cashless Policy) Configure supplier payment terms and limits. Capture and verify banking details securely. Assist retailers in selecting automatic or WhatsApp-confirmed payment modes. Enforce the cashless policy no petty cash, no EFTs, no manual banking. Ensure all ad-hoc purchases are made using the dedicated ABSA debit card. Monitor transactions and flag exceptions for review Objective: ensure secure, rule-based supplier payments within a fully cashless environment. 5. Shift Management, Clocks & Payroll Integration Guide retailers in using the integrated shift scheduler, which automatically projects monthly wage expenditure as shifts are planned. Ensure the shift structure remains aligned with operational and budgetary goals. Monitor daily facial-recognition clock data uploads for accuracy. Correct missed clocks promptly to maintain payroll integrity. Continuously compare actual vs scheduled hours, helping retailers stay within target budgets. Maintain up-to-date leave records submitted through WhatsApp or IntelliBot. Objective: maintain a lean, efficient workforce and automated payroll accuracy. 6. POS Made Easy Configuration & Integration Ensure the tablet-based POS functions as the central control hub linking stock, recipes, and sales. Configure menu items, categories, recipes, modifiers, and options. Ensure all recipes are correctly linked to ingredients and stock codes. Validate recipe-linked deductions from stock after each sale. Ensure product availability and pricing reflect live stock data and cost updates. Synchronise cost and menu data between POS and IntelliAcc. Monitor end-to-end data flow between supplier receipts, POS sales, and management reporting. Participate in the initial setup, configuration, and validation phase to ensure all integrations function accurately. Once the system is tested and operational, the retailer manages routine POS functions, while the specialist provides ongoing oversight and exception support to maintain alignment and accuracy. Objective: establish a fully integrated, accurate POS ecosystem from supplier to customer, with continuous oversight ensuring ongoing data integrity. 7. Accounting & Financial Management Reporting Ensure accurate integration of financial data across POS, IntelliAcc, and ABSA systems. Confirm all transactions (sales, purchases, stock, wages, and payments) are recorded in real time. Oversee accounting fulfilment, ensuring ledgers remain balanced and reconciled. Generate monthly management accounts for each retailer. Analyse gross profit, cost of sales, wage percentages, and expense ratios. Identify performance trends and exceptions for management attention. Provide actionable recommendations for profitability improvement. Objective: deliver accurate, insight-driven management accounts that empower business owners to make informed financial decisions. Continuous Improvement Analyse exceptions across OCR, POS, stock, shifts, and payments. Collaborate with development teams to enhance automation intelligence. Report weekly on accuracy, compliance, and automation learning progress. Skills & Qualifications: Strong understanding of retail or hospitality operations. Experience with POS configuration, recipes, and stock control. Technical proficiency in OCR, automation, and integrated banking. Understanding of basic accounting and financial reporting. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets. Fluent in English and Afrikaans. Degree in Industrial Engineering, BCom Accounting or Business Management required. Personal Attributes: Process-driven and detail-oriented. Able to connect operational, financial, and technical workflows. Confident digital communicator. Passionate about making automation intuitive, accurate, and human-guided. What We Offer: Base location: Paarl, Western Cape. Opportunity to work on the next generation of retail automation. Training across IntelliBot, IntelliAcc, and POS Made Easy. Growth path into AI configuration, automation auditing, or process consulting. Competitive salary with performance incentives. If you want to help small businesses operate seamlessly through automation connecting every supplier, product, and process into a single ecosystem this role puts you at the centre of retails digital transformation.

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Test Automation Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng Ampstek

Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

Role: Automation Tester
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job type: Contract

We are looking for a Mid-Level Automation Tester with around 6 years of combined automation and manual testing experience to design, develop, and execute automated and manual test suites for web, mobile, and API-based applications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about improving software quality.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test suites for web, mobile, and API-based applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve software quality and reliability.
Contribute to test strategy, test plans, and defect management processes.

Qualifications

Approximately 6 years of combined automation and manual testing experience.
Hands-on experience with Selenium/WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools.
Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and defect management processes.
Ability to write SQL queries and test REST/GraphQL APIs using tools like Postman.
Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD tools.

Application

Thanks & Regards, Pooja K | Technical Recruiter
UK/EU AmpsTek Services Limited
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Job location details: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Document Automation Specialist

R90000 - R120000 Y Dye & Durham Corporation

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Department:
Operations

Location:
Cape Town

Description
Creating and maintaining automated legal precedents used by law firms throughout Canada, the UK and South Africa. These precedents include both statutory court forms, as well as general legal documents and correspondence documents customised on behalf of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Document construction, formatting and styling, using MS Word as well as proprietary MS Word-like user interfaces.
Researching and understanding the environment in which the document will operate.
Analysing the degree to which the document should be automated.
Creating the automated document using in-house programing tools involving document logic ("if then/else"), fillpoints/stop-codes and dialogs.
Testing, trouble shooting, and maintaining the documents developed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Must love Documents
Analytical, structured, organized, methodical and logical.
Must have an eye for attention to detail.
Must have advanced word processing skills in general and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word in particular.
Quick learner.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage time well.
Works well under pressure.
Ability to work accurately at a fast pace and multi-task.
Good working knowledge of Windows Operating System, MS Office, Internet.

Nice to have:

Experience with document automation.
Legal / Law office domain knowledge.
Skills in MS Office automation (eg. MS Excel).
IT/IS background.
Basic coding programming languages.

Job Benefits
At Dye & Durham we strive to be visionaries As a leader in our field, we ensure our employees are ready for the next challenge in their journey with us by offering internal and external training opportunities. We offer competitive salaries and a whole host of benefits including healthcare, pension, company discounts, wellness programs, and paid days off to move house or volunteer for your favourite charity.

Do you share our DNA?

We ask how tomorrow can be better than today
We are passionate about solving our customer's challenges
Our ideas break boundaries
We value different perspectives and encourage dialogue
We take ownership and celebrate together

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AI Automation Specialist

R900000 - R1200000 Y Shift Markets

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We're a fast-growing white-label crypto exchange SaaS company, powering digital asset platforms around the world. Our 100-person fully remote team spans continents and time zones, and our clients range from fintech startups to enterprise institutions building the future of finance. As we scale, we're investing heavily in automation and AI to make our operations faster, smarter, and more scalable.

We're looking for an AI Automation Specialist to help design, build, and maintain intelligent workflows that reduce manual work and improve efficiency across the company. You'll work closely with teams in Sales, Customer Success, Compliance, Product, and Finance to understand their processes and help implement automation solutions using AI tools and workflow platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who loves solving operational problems with technology, is hands-on with AI and automation tools, and enjoys collaborating with different teams to make work better.

What You Will Be Doing:

Design and implement automation solutions across departments, contributing to the internal automation roadmap.
Build scripts, bots, and AI-powered agents with Zapier, Make, or n8n, and integrate them with systems like Google Workspace, Asana, GitHub, QuickBooks, TriNet, and AWS.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand workflows, recommend automation opportunities, and help teams shift from manual to automated processes.
Support AI adoption by providing training, guidance, and documentation.
Own projects from scoping to deployment, monitoring and optimizing automations for reliability and efficiency

What We Are Looking For:

Experience with automation platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n) and scripting in Python or JavaScript.
Familiarity with APIs, OpenAI or Anthropic tools, and ideally AWS (Lambda, S3, Step Functions).
Strong understanding of generative AI and practical application of LLMs to business processes.
Proven ability to use AI to automate knowledge work or repetitive tasks.
Problem-solving mindset, excellent communication skills, and comfort working with remote, cross-functional teams.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage projects with minimal supervision

Bonus Points:

Experience in crypto, fintech, or regulatory tech
Familiarity with internal tool builders, Slack workflows, or Notion
Contributions to automation or AI-related projects

Why This Role Matters:
In this role, you'll help make our company faster, more efficient, and more scalable by reducing manual work and enabling teams to focus on higher-impact tasks. If you enjoy building smart systems and helping people work better with AI - we'd love to hear from you.

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Marketing Automation Specialist

R370000 - R1100000 Y GenRevv

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About The Firm:

We're a digital marketing agency laser-focused on raising capital for private equity firms in the high-stakes world of real estate. Our dedicated team spans the United States, Philippines, and South Africa, all working together to be the go-to marketing powerhouse for real estate visionaries on the hunt for major nationwide acquisitions.

About the Role:

GenRevv is seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Marketing Automation Specialist. This individual will be responsible not only for setting up and maintaining HubSpot automations but also for orchestrating a variety of other technical workflows and integrations. If you're adept at using tools such as Make (Integromat), Zapier, Python scripts, Google Apps Script, and Excel to build and optimize data processes and workflows, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities

HubSpot Automation & Workflows

-Architect and implement complex HubSpot workflows, sequences, and email campaigns with absolute precision and consistency across multiple client brand guidelines.

-Adapt existing automations based on client feedback or evolving requirements, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Systems Integration & Scripting

-Build and maintain integrations using Make (Integromat) and Zapier to streamline data flow between HubSpot and external applications.

-Develop and maintain low-code or Python scripts to handle custom logic, data transformations, and automation tasks.

-Utilize Google Apps Script for advanced reporting, data manipulation, and process automation within the Google Workspace ecosystem.

Data Analysis & Reporting

-Gather and structure complex datasets from various sources (HubSpot, Excel, Google Sheets, etc.) for deeper insights.

-Design dashboards and generate real-time reports that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), presenting actionable insights to stakeholders.

-Conduct quality assurance (QA) checks to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.

Technical Troubleshooting & Support

-Act as the first line of technical support for automation, scripting, and integrations, swiftly diagnosing and resolving issues.

-Perform ongoing maintenance, updates, and improvements to all existing automations and scripts.

-Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and client teams to handle any technical roadblocks.

Workflow Optimization & Quality Assurance

-Evaluate existing processes to identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency.

-Rigorously test workflows, scripts, and automations to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.

Implement best practices for process documentation, version control, and continuous improvement.

Security & Confidentiality

-Uphold the highest standards of security and confidentiality to ensure sensitive client data is protected at all times.

-Monitor integrations for compliance and promptly address potential vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

-Technical Expertise: Minimum of 2 years' experience working with HubSpot. Hands-on experience with Python, Make (Integromat), Zapier, Google Apps Script, and low-code platforms.

-Data Analysis & Reporting: Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and other data visualization or BI tools. Able to manipulate and interpret complex datasets to glean actionable insights.

-Automation & Workflow: Proven track record of designing, building, and troubleshooting complex marketing and sales automations across multiple platforms.

-Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a knack for diagnosing and resolving technical issues quickly.

-Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to seamlessly collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.

-Team Player: Willingness to share knowledge, document processes, and contribute to an environment of continuous learning.

-Time Zone Availability: Must be willing to work Full Time Eastern Standard U.S. Hours

If you're passionate about using technology to create seamless marketing operations and enjoy tackling complex workflow challenges head-on, GenRevv wants you on our team

Apply now and help us revolutionize real estate marketing with cutting-edge automation and data-driven insights.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R37000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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Hubspot Automation Specialist

R624000 - R1152000 Y GenRevv

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About The Firm:

About the Role:

GenRevv is seeking a detail-oriented, tech-savvy Hubspot Automation Specialist. This individual will be responsible not only for setting up and maintaining HubSpot automations but also for orchestrating a variety of other technical workflows and integrations. If you're adept at using tools such as Make (Integromat), Zapier, Python scripts, Google Apps Script, and Excel to build and optimize data processes and workflows, we want to hear from you