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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
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Agency • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
The Junior Automation Engineer develops automated systems to improve efficiency, collaborates with stakeholders, and troubleshoots automation issues. Responsibilities include maintaining automation scripts and ensuring effective integration of solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Junior Automation Engineer is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for researching, developing, designing, and building automated systems and/or applications that are implemented to perform a variety of tasks reducing the need for human intervention in order to maximize efficiency.

We are seeking a Junior Automation Engineer with 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Automation.

Key responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with internal stakeholders as well as external partners to identify
  • Develop, configure and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline processes.
  • Support Integration of automation solutions into existing systems and workflows.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automations-related issues promptly
  • Participate in testing, validation, and documentation of automation processes
  • Assist in monitoring automation performance and optimizing for efficiency
  • Stay updated with emerging automation technologies and best practices
  • Performs any other related task as required.

 

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

  • Proficiency in Linux (administration and scripting).
  • Strong knowledge of Python or other scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Java).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps).
  • Experience using Ansible, N8N, and Metabase.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and automation frameworks.
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

 

Academic qualifications and certifications:

  • Diploma or relevant certification in IT, Automation, or related field (degree advantageous but not required).
  • 2·3 years of experience in automation engineering or similar role.
  • Exposure to robotics, AI, or machine learning concepts is a plus.

 

Required experience:

  • Experience with version control systems (Git).
  • Familiarity with performance testing and automation pipelines.
  • Moderate level demonstrated experience with robotics, AI and machine learning.
  • Moderate level demonstrated project management experience.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies.
  • Moderate level programming and scripting skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#.


Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Linux administration and scripting
  • Strong knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools
  • Experience with Ansible, N8N, and Metabase
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle and automation frameworks
  • Diploma or relevant certification in IT or Automation
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The Company
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Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.

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