8 Production Processes jobs in South Africa

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street 5

Provision of reporting, insights and analytics for a portfolio across multiple products and/or segments across the product lifecycle (e.g. originations, account management, collections) in order to inform business decision making & strategy formulation. To enable the business to access and interpret reports and dashboards, and to efficiently and effectively utilise the available reporting tools. To drive the automation of relevant production reports to ensure efficiency and accuracy of reports. To drive process improvement across the products and segments.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

This role requires at least 7 years of experience in customer data and information lifecycle with an understanding of BI technologies and practices.

1-2 years:

• Experience in business analysis, process flow and business process improvement.

5-7 years:

• Experience in Data analytics and BI technologies.

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Data Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Business Intelligence using Qlik Sense
• Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service

Overview

Job title: Execution Process & Systems Improvement Specialist

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 11, 2025

Job Description: This role will lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across execution operations in the SAF region. The person will ensure seamless integration of digital tools (Atlas V2, SAP, IDS), drive process optimization, and support system adoption and change management. The role is pivotal in aligning execution workflows with global standards and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Digital Execution Leadership
  • Lead the implementation, optimization and execution of platforms (e.g., Atlas V2, SAP, IDS).
  • Ensure seamless data integration and system reliability across dispatch, receipt, and invoicing workflows.
  • Act as the primary liaison between execution teams and global IT (DTNA, Geneva) for system enhancements and issue resolution.
• Process Improvement & Transformation
  • Identify inefficiencies in execution workflows and lead structured improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
  • Drive standardization and simplification of execution processes across SAF and align with global best practices.
  • Maintain a prioritized improvement register and track progress against defined KPIs.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for system-related issues, escalating complex cases via SNOW or AzureDevOps.
  • Coordinate with ITSM teams to manage incidents, changes, and problem resolution processes.
  • Deliver onboarding and refresher training for execution systems and tools.
  • Represent SAF Execution in global digital transformation projects and system rollouts.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, visual management, and daily performance monitoring.
• Execution & Logistics Responsibilities
  • Plan and arrange all transport on imports/exports/inland to and from the ports/silos/customers with road and rail companies; negotiate the best possible rates.
  • Execute contracts according to signed terms and understand INCOTERMS.
  • Ensure storage space at offloading slots at inland customers.
  • Invoicing customers for the product and ensure timely payment.
  • Handle queries on delivery and perform reconciliations and finalizations of contracts.
  • Analyze the P&L at month end and provide management with required information.
  • Take full ownership and accountability of reported values.

• 5 years’ experience in Logistics planning
• 5 years’ experience in dealing with Agriculture Industry (Grains and Oilseeds)

• Advanced Excel & Macro skills
• Tech savy with a strong interest in technologies and process optimizations
• Ability to work independently and in a pressurized & dynamic environment
• Good team player
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Analytical; strong problem solving skills
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (oral and written)
• Excellent communication skills for relaying crucial information to various organizations and negotiating contracts and transportation costs with third-party vendors

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
• South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Execute strategies to analyse performance and initiate improvement actions (e.g. dispatch control and analysis; plant / fleet statistical process control; production execution improvement);
• Adhere to standards and critical controls required to manage HSECQ and operational material risks, legal obligations and South32 and ISO Standards;
• Conduct investigations of relevant Events. Execute the production equipment work strategies for SAP;
• Assist to develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to support the safe execution of production work;
• Execute all duties in line with statutory legislation, and South32 standards and requirements;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards and participate in workplace investigations or observations as required;
• Contribute to building a cohesive working environment;
• Actively participate in all people performance and development initiatives to ensure the team’s performance meets the required standards;
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions were required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 4 – 6 years’ work experience;
• Production / Process Control Improvement experience within a heavy industry environment;
• Valid Code B (08) Driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/BTECH in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This advertisement will close on 16 October 2025.

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT HILLSIDE

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Execute strategies to analyse performance and initiate improvement actions (e.g. dispatch control and analysis; plant / fleet statistical process control; production execution improvement);
• Adhere to standards and critical controls required to manage HSECQ and operational material risks, legal obligations and South32 and ISO Standards;
• Conduct investigations of relevant Events. Execute the production equipment work strategies for SAP;
• Assist to develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to support the safe execution of production work;
• Execute all duties in line with statutory legislation, and South32 standards and requirements;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards and participate in workplace investigations or observations as required;
• Contribute to building a cohesive working environment;
• Actively participate in all people performance and development initiatives to ensure the team's performance meets the required standards;
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions were required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 4 – 6 years' work experience;
• Production / Process Control Improvement experience within a heavy industry environment;
• Valid Code B (08) Driver's license is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/BTECH in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website 

This advertisement will close on  16 October 2025.

Profile description:

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
• South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Execute strategies to analyse performance and initiate improvement actions (e.g. dispatch control and analysis; plant / fleet statistical process control; production execution improvement);
• Adhere to standards and critical controls required to manage HSECQ and operational material risks, legal obligations and South32 and ISO Standards;
• Conduct investigations of relevant Events. Execute the production equipment work strategies for SAP;
• Assist to develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to support the safe execution of production work;
• Execute all duties in line with statutory legislation, and South32 standards and requirements;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards and participate in workplace investigations or observations as required;
• Contribute to building a cohesive working environment;
• Actively participate in all people performance and development initiatives to ensure the team’s performance meets the required standards;
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions were required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 4 – 6 years’ work experience;
• Production / Process Control Improvement experience within a heavy industry environment;
• Valid Code B (08) Driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/BTECH in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note that this advertisement will close on 16 October 2025.

Specialist Process Control and Improvement - Richards Bay

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Process Control and Improvement, you will be responsible to administer the production standards, operating procedures and control systems that ensure critical controls of the production processes exist and are effective. To conduct the production system monitoring and analysis and execute improvements to production systems and practices to achieve and maintain the predictable, stable and required levels of operating performance within HSECQ requirements.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Execute strategies to analyse performance and initiate improvement actions (e.g. dispatch control and analysis; plant / fleet statistical process control; production execution improvement);
• Adhere to standards and critical controls required to manage HSECQ and operational material risks, legal obligations and South32 and ISO Standards;
• Conduct investigations of relevant Events. Execute the production equipment work strategies for SAP;
• Assist to develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures to support the safe execution of production work;
• Execute all duties in line with statutory legislation, and South32 standards and requirements;
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all events and hazards and participate in workplace investigations or observations as required;
• Contribute to building a cohesive working environment;
• Actively participate in all people performance and development initiatives to ensure the team’s performance meets the required standards;
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions where required to ensure achievement of organisational goals.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• A minimum of 4 – 6 years’ work experience;
• Production / Process Control Improvement experience within a heavy industry environment;

• Degree/BTECH in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 16 October 2025.

Listing reference: atns_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 November 2024

Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

ATNS

Applications are invited for the position of Continuous Improvement Process & SLA Management Specialist (Grade 8) based at Bruma. The successful applicants will be reporting to the Head of Business Process and Continuous Improvement.

Major Activities

Implement continuously improved Business Processes - Implement, design, develop and model our Business Process continuous improvement process to the Plan-Do-Check-Act Principle (PDCA) quality Kazen methodology that is also aligned to ISO 9001:2015. Support the Head of BP & Continuous Improvement in developing, implementing, and managing the Business Services strategy aligned to the vision and culture of the organisation and business strategy of ATNS. Implement continuous improvements by analysing and evaluating existing business processes. To determine and outline areas of business process improvement opportunities and automation to address bottlenecks and suboptimal processes. Conduct workshops with business units to identify process improvements. Assist the Head to recommend and advise the business about the identified process improvements or changes. Develop action plans and implement process improvements. Monitor implementation of the approved business process improvements. Manage and oversee all aspects of implementing approved business process improvements, including project scopes and schedules. Monitor and measure the benefits of change implementation. Collaboration with Process owners to effectively implement and comply with defined processes. Manage the documentation of current operations, recommend improvements, and evaluate the efficiency of changes made to business processes. Define and implement the change process from request to approval and publishing. Identify risks and issues in business processes and systems. Implement Business Process governance. Assist with performing ongoing analyses on business processes related to productivity, quality, costs, and time management. Assist the Head in converting key business metrics into the business process and reporting against agreed BP metrics weekly, monthly or ad-hoc as required. Perform root cause analysis, resolve business process problems, and report accordingly through the BP team. Facilitate workshops to solicit requirements and verify business processes. Train employees of the business process system and integration into departmental working plans and instructions. Submit BP written reports to the Head of BPCI. Assist the Head of BPCI in monitoring and measuring the benefits of post-process implementation to ensure product quality and efficiency through audits.

SLA Development - Assist the head with the Management of interdepartmental SLA. Facilitate the development of interdepartmental SLAs with Business units. Assist the Head to monitor performance as per the set targets. Assist the Head and HC with a period review of the performance against the set obligations.

BPM Maturity Level - Assist the Head with coordinating the improvement of the BP Maturity level. Collaborate with the eternal provider to assess the Maturity level. Assist the Head with the implementation of the defined recommendation to the next maturity level.

Client - Maintain strong relationships with Process Owners. Evaluate alignment to defined processes by departments. Liaise with other departments, customers, and supplier service providers. Collaborate and work closely with business resources. Define Business Processes with the business units. Supervise clients to deliver and maintain business processes. Engage with personnel at all levels, internally about Business process matters.

Governance - Participate in the Business Services action Governance process. Support the Head of BP&CI to develop business process policies, standards, and methodology. Assist in Process Management Governance. To apply proper controls using defined BPM standards and methodology.

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 Qualification in IT, Project and Programme management, Business Management or a related field.
• Business Process, Quality Management, and Six Sigma Certification would be an advantage.
• Minimum required experience of 4-7 years in the business process environment.

If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998 are encouraged to apply.

People living with disabilities will be given preference in line with the with the EE Plan.