Title:  Automation Design Lead

Job Classification

• Job Requisition: 148347
• TA Specialist: Refilwe Falatsi
• Closing Date: 30 October 2026
• Location: 135 Rivonia Campus, Sandown
• Cluster: Personal and Private Banking | Nedbank Insurance | BITE |  Data and Analytics
• Employment Equity Statement: Preference will be given to applicants from Underrepresented Groups

Job Purpose

Are you passionate about driving intelligent automation at scale and leading high-performing technical teams? We are seeking an experienced Automation Design Lead to shape and govern enterprise automation solutions that deliver measurable business value.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design governance of automation solutions, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, scalability, and seamless integration into the broader technology landscape. You will lead a team of automation professionals while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver innovative automation capabilities.

To contribute towards business success by facilitating the effective design of fit for purpose automation solutions and ensuring the overall technical quality of these solutions throughout their life cycle through the combined effort of a team.

Job Responsibilities

• Automation Solution Design & Governance
  
  • Lead the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose automation solutions across the enterprise.
  • Facilitate automation discovery, assessment, and solution design processes.
  • Review, approve, and sign off Process Definition Documents (PDDs), Solution Design Documents (SDDs), and development artefacts.
  • Ensure automation solutions align with enterprise architecture, technology standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee onboarding and production deployment of automation solutions.
  • Evaluate and approve User Acceptance Testing (UAT) outcomes with business stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain reusable automation assets, standards, and best practices.
• Technical Leadership
  • Take accountability for the overall quality, stability, and sustainability of automation solutions throughout their lifecycle.
  • Provide expert guidance on automation architecture, development standards, and solution design.
  • Conduct benchmarking and identify emerging technologies and industry best practices.
  • Advise business and technology leadership on automation strategy and platform optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, risk, security, and governance requirements.
• Team Leadership & Delivery Management
  
  • Lead, coach, and mentor automation specialists, developers, and analysts.
  • Manage technical team performance and development.
  • Identify and secure the necessary technical resources to support automation initiatives.
  • Coordinate specialist skills, vendors, and external resources where required.
  • Facilitate collaboration across business, technology, and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Manage multiple automation initiatives and priorities simultaneously.

People Specification

We're looking for a leader who:

• Thinks strategically while delivering operational excellence.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Builds strong relationships across business and technology teams.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Influences decision-making through technical expertise and credibility.
• Develops and inspires high-performing teams.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

NQF Level 7 qualification in

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Related Technology Discipline

Certifications

Essential: 

• Blue Prism Professional Developer
• Blue Prism Solution Designer

Preferred: 

• Blue Prism ROM Architect
• Blue Prism Technical Architect
  
• Agile Practitioner Certification
  
• ITIL Foundation
  
• PRINCE2 and/or PMP Certification

Minimum Experience Level

• 6-8 years' experience in IT application development.
  
  • 5+ years' experience in Blue Prism development and enterprise automation.
  • 3-5 years' experience leading or supervising technical teams.
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise automation programmes.
  • Experience managing multiple automation projects simultaneously.
  • Experience within the Financial Services or Insurance industry.
  • Exposure to cloud-based automation platforms and modern automation technologies.

Why Join Us?

Join a forward-thinking organisation where automation and digital innovation are key strategic priorities. You'll have the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide automation initiatives, influence technology strategy, and make a lasting impact on business efficiency and customer experience.