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Support solution validation through testing and user feedback, driving continuous improvement and alignment with evolving business needs.Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs!\nAssess, analyse and optimise end-to end business processes to improve business efficiencies, customer/employee experience and remove inefficient processes to meet new requirements.\nFacilitate and coordinate the end-to-end implementation of prioritised and approved projects.\nAnalyse business processes and workflows to identify improvement or automation opportunities and facilitate implementation.\nDevelop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within business and/or across the FRG.\nAssess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.\nDevelop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements.\nEnsure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.\nCompile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.\nCompile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions relating to building technical equipment.\nFocus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.\nBuild working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.\nImportant Closing Date Note\nTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.\n13/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. 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