Job Ref #: CI_Grad_001
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Continuous Improvement Graduate at our Head Office in Johannesburg. The successful applicant will report to the System Support Supervisor.
Job Description
- Assist with documenting and reviewing existing IT and business processes to understand current workflows and identify inefficiencies;
- Analyse operational processes, procedures, and service delivery activities to identify improvement opportunities;
- Support process mapping, workflow documentation, and the development of standard operating procedures;
- Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, duplication of effort, and non-value-adding activities;
- Gather feedback from stakeholders to better understand process challenges and improvement requirements;
- Assist with identifying and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and service delivery;
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across IT operations and business support functions;
- Participate in process optimisation projects aimed at improving turnaround times and operational effectiveness;
- Assist with monitoring and tracking the implementation of improvement initiatives and their outcomes;
- Contribute ideas and recommendations that support innovation and operational excellence;
- Collect, analyse, and interpret operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement;
- Assist with the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports, and performance metrics;
- Support the preparation of management information and analytical reports;
- Assist with validating data accuracy and maintaining data integrity across reporting platforms, when required;
- Assist with identifying manual and repetitive tasks suitable for automation;
- Support the evaluation and implementation of automation tools, workflows, and digital solutions;
- Assist with analysing service desk tickets and operational data to identify automation opportunities;
- Support initiatives that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve ticket management, service delivery, reporting, and operational efficiency;
- Participate in testing, documenting, and implementing automated processes and AI-enabled solutions;
- Research emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI trends to identify opportunities for innovation and business improvement;
- Collaborate with IT teams, business stakeholders, and service providers to support improvement initiatives;
- Assist with coordinating improvement projects and maintaining project documentation;
- Participate in workshops, meetings, and process review sessions;
- Support change management and user adoption activities relating to process improvements and automation initiatives;
- Provide administrative and reporting support for continuous improvement projects;
- Basic understanding of process improvement and business analysis principles;
- Knowledge and understanding of data analytics, reporting, and performance measurement concepts;
- Knowledge of automation, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation fundamentals.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field (Essential);
- Interest or Exposure to process improvement, data analytics, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or technology-driven optimisation initiatives (Advantageous);
- Analytical and critical thinking skills;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Planning, organising, and time management skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional and eager to learn;
- High integrity and dependability;
- Ability to work in a team and independently;
- Curious and innovative mindset;
- Proactive;
- Demonstrates sound judgment and quick thinking when resolving issues.
Application Guideline:
- Email applications will not be accepted;
- Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
- Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right:
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
Closing Date: 25 June 2026