Continuous Improvement Graduate
FlySafair
2026/06/18   JHB


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