- Western Cape
- Salary: R650 000.00 - R900 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Finance
- Reference: 1781
Vacancy Details
Employer: Watershed Consulting
Business and Technology Partner
Location: Cape Town
Job Summary
The Business Process Technology Partner improves organisational efficiency by combining
process engineering, data insights, and modern technology. The role bridges operational needs
and technology implementation, delivering automation, dashboards, and AI-enabled tools.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering Operational Improvement
Analyse and map business processes across operational areas.
Identify inefficiencies, manual work, and operational risks.
Design improved workflows and implement process improvements.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
Data, Reporting Management Information
Develop and maintain operational dashboards and reporting tools.
Define key operational metrics and track performance.
Ensure data quality and integrity across operational systems.
Enable data-driven decision-making across teams.
Technology Automation
Identify opportunities to automate operational workflows.
Implement digital solutions and integrations to improve efficiency.
Support the adoption of AI-enabled tools where appropriate.
Translate business needs into functional specifications for external developers.
Coordinate end-to-end systems testing by managing schedules, resources, test execution,
defect tracking, reporting, and stakeholder alignment to ensure readiness and successful
sign-off.
Vendor Digital Platform Management
Act as the liaison between operational teams and technology vendors.
Manage improvements to core platforms including the Society website and digital
platforms.
Monitor vendor performance and ensure value for money.
Change Management User Enablement
Support staff in adopting new systems and improved ways of working.
Develop SOPs, training guides and user documentation.
Provide practical guidance to staff on the effective use of technology tools.
Support staff adoption of technology and new workflows.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in industrial engineering, business analysis, information systems,
operations management, and / or similar fields of study.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Key Competencies
A self-starter with the ability to operate across business processes, people, and technology
domains to design practical and effective solutions.
Process Systems Thinking - Process mapping and operational improvement; Systems
thinking and problem solving; Risk awareness and process governance
Data Analytics - Dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau or similar); Data analysis
and KPI monitoring; Data integrity and reporting
Technology Automation - Digital workflow automation tools; Experience working with
outsourced developers; Exposure to AI-enabled tools advantageous
Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to translate operational needs into technology solutions;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work independently in a small team
Environment
Benefits
We allow for a flexible work environment also with an option to participate in our nine-day fortnight
programme. Individuals are encouraged to develop and grow in reaching their potential and most
of all - to have fun in what they do without comprising our professionalism. We have adopted a
hybrid return-to-work office policy. You will be required to be in the office to meet with the teams in
person on a need basis where in-person contact is a more effective engagement model.
We offer a competitive market-related remuneration package that includes pension fund and
group life and disability insurance. We value you as an individual and allow for flexible work
arrangements also with the option to participate in our nine-day fortnight programme. In addition,
we offer a work environment where individuals are encouraged to develop and grow in reaching
their potential and most of all - to have fun in what they do without comprising our professionalism.
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