Intermediate Automation Engineer

3 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Ignition Group Full time R600 000 - R900 000 per year


Description
  • Build an end-to-end AP system that ingests PDFs, extracts data using OCR/LLMs, validates against the ERP via API and triggers payment approvals with zero human touch.
  • Engage with process owners to identify automation opportunities that deliver measurable business value.
  • Translate business needs into automation design requirements and functional workflows.
  • Ensure deployed automations align with compliance, security, and quality standards.
  • Conduct ROI analysis to validate automation benefits.
  • Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including performance dashboards and KPI tracking.
  • Act as liaison between IT and business teams to ensure smooth deployment and adoption.
  • Support continuous improvement by analyzing automation performance and recommending enhancements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.

Automation Examples (Projects You Will Own)

  • Data Sync & Duplication Reduction – Implementing bi-directional data flow between core systems (e.g., Finance, E-commerce, Mobile CRMs) to eliminate manual data recapture and update errors.
  • Automated Cross-System Validation – Replacing slow, manual verification checks (e.g., compliance, inventory status) with real-time, automated API lookups.
  • Intelligent Invoice Automation – Building an end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) system that ingests PDFs, uses OCR/LLMs to extract data, validates against our ERP via API, and triggers payment approvals with minimal human touch.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in RPA development or automation engineering.
  • Strong technical understanding of APIs, CI/CD, and agile delivery. Eagerness to learn RPA tools and automation practices.
  • Proven expertise in API integration (REST/SOAP) and strong practical experience with n8n or other low-code/automation frameworks.
  • Ability to write custom scripts in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or other relevant coding languages/frameworks for complex data transformation and workflow logic.
  • Strong technical understanding of CI/CD principles and agile delivery.
  • Experience conducting ROI analysis, creating performance dashboards, and maintaining detailed project documentation.
  • Eagerness to learn new automation tools and share best practices. 


Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Durban

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