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Flysafair careers – Lead Business Optimisation Engineer

Lead Business Optimisation Engineer

About the Program

Job Description

• Lead and oversee complex, cross-functional business optimisation initiatives from concept to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Guide project scoping, problem definition, data analysis, solution design, and implementation planning.
• Ensure consistent application of optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies in line with best practices.
• Review and challenge project outputs to maintain quality, rigor, and business relevance.
• Support team members in resolving issues, managing risks, and navigating stakeholder complexity.
• Track, analyse, and report on project performance, milestones, value delivery, and risks.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities to reduce costs, cycle time, and operational risk.
• Provide technical guidance on optimisation methodologies, tools, frameworks, and standards.
• Offer solution and architectural input to ensure alignment with organisational architecture and technology standards.
• Assist engineers in designing scalable, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Set direction for framework adoption and continuous evolution in line with organisational strategy.
• Ensure solutions meet defined quality standards within the Innovation/Business Optimisation environment.
• Provide hands-on coaching to engineers on analysis techniques, problem structuring, storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and solution design.
• Mentor junior and graduate engineers, supporting technical, professional, and leadership development.
• Facilitate onboarding and accelerate new team members’ effectiveness.
• Identify development needs and support creation of individual development plans.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, training, and internal capability-building initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and experimentation.
• Support the Business Optimisation Manager with team planning, prioritisation, and workload balancing.
• Act as first point of escalation for project-level delivery challenges.
• Contribute to resource planning, project allocation, and skills matching across initiatives.
• Track projects using the organisation’s project management tools.
• Step in for the Manager when required to ensure continuity of delivery.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Influence decision-making by balancing analytical rigor with practical business realities.
• Drive proactive change management across initiatives.
• Engage with Business Optimisation consultants and vendors to ensure alignment with standards and governance.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Innovation roadmap within assigned areas.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a structured knowledge base for the function.
• Enable training and capability development through modern e-learning and digital platforms.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).
• B.Eng Industrial Engineering (Essential).
• Postgraduate degree (Advantageous).
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in business optimisation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence (Essential).
• Proven experience leading complex improvement projects end-to-end (Essential).
• Experience coaching or mentoring engineers/analysts (Advantageous).
• Expertise in mathematical modelling, simulation modelling, and optimisation.
• Extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices for solving business problems.
• Expertise in agile project management to deliver projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Strong stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Maintain composure in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong internal and external networking skills.
• Integrity, honesty, and confidence.
• Passionate and results-driven with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and strategic thinking skills.

Application Guidelines

• Email applications will not be accepted.
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.
• If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy.
• To appoint candidates based on operational requirements.

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