Automation Specialist

The Automation Specialist is responsible for leading the design, development and implementation of approved automation solutions and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, in line with company standards and guidelines

• Provide input into data-automation and analytics strategies, policies and procedures, in line with company and departmental goals
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, in collaboration with the Analytics team
• Provide input into automation-related resource and budgetary requirements to support annual planning and project forecasting

• Provide input into data-automation and analytics strategies, policies and procedures, in line with company and departmental goals
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, in collaboration with the Analytics team
• Provide input into automation-related resource and budgetary requirements to support annual planning and project forecasting

• Collaborate with business units, Analytics team members to identify automation requirements and translate them into project objectives and deliverables
• Manage the full life cycle and solution implementation of approved automation projects
• Manage resources, delegate responsibilities and provide guidance and support to direct reports to ensure achievement of project goals within the allocated budget and timelines
• Manage seamless integration of automation frameworks and automated feedback loops between analytical models, reporting systems and operational business units
• Track and report on project progress and adherence to budget and timelines
• Identify and propose solutions to address any concerns or issues to mitigate any potential risks or delays
• Monitor performance of automation solutions after implementation and identify solutions to address issues or concerns, ensuring operational success and stability.

• Contribute to the development and manage adherence to data management and governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity and accessibility across analytics systems
• Monitor compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) requirements, and Postbank’s internal data governance policies
• Contribute to the development and safeguarding of data dictionaries, and oversee secure storage of datasets, code and analytical outputs in designated repositories, ensuring data hygiene, knowledge retention and reproducibility
• Collaborate with Analytics team members to align automation practices with enterprise data-governance standards and metadata requirements

• Clarify role expectations, priorities and standards for direct reports through regular review of job profiles
• Lead the performance cycle for direct reports: set goals, conduct regular performance appraisals / reviews and provide timely feedback
• Coach and mentor direct reports to build capability and encourage professional growth by recognising achievements, supporting individual development plans, identifying skills gaps and coordinating opportunities for training / learning and development
• Allocate and balance work, set delivery time frames, and maintain team capacity through leave management
• Partner with HR on workforce planning; participate in recruitment, selection, onboarding and probation management
• Promote a positive, inclusive, respectful team climate that supports wellbeing, safety and constructive collaboration and engagement
• Oversee adherence to HR policies and South African Labour Legislation in people practices
• Address performance, conduct and attendance issues promptly; manage grievances and, when necessary, initiate disciplinary…