Process Engineer

Date: Sep 10, 2025

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Company: Giesecke+Devrient

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The main purpose of this position is for testing, integrating, and deploying software components to ensure seamless operations across business systems. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES): 

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to:

  • Test, integrate, and deploy software components in alignment with business requirements
  • Identify, document, and communicate software errors/bugs to developers for timely resolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth system integration
  • Apply system testing techniques across functional and non-functional requirements
  • Utilize cloud platforms (AWX) for software deployment and scalability
  • Manage multiple integration projects and deliverables concurrently
  • Ensure compliance with best practices for database management, system integration, and testing
  • Machine Configurations: Planning, implementing, and optimizing machine configurations to ensure smooth personalization operations.
  • Production Software: Installing and maintaining personalization software to support and improve personalization processes.
  • Shop Floor Processes: Analyzing and optimizing shop floor processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Technical Project Management: Leading and executing projects for the introduction of new machines and technologies.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensuring compliance with quality standards and implementing continuous improvement measures.
  • Documentation: Creating and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and technical specifications.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with internal departments such as production, IT, and quality assurance, global functions as well as external partners and suppliers.
  • Training: Conducting training sessions and workshops for employees on new machines and software.
  • The ideal candidate mustpossess strong analytical abilities, technical expertise, and excellent communication skills to support smooth and reliable software performance in a manufacturing-focused environment.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree or Post Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 4 years or more of professional experience in process engineering, ideally in the chip card personalization industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of machine configuration, production software, and process optimization.
  • Proficiency with MSSQL for database testing and integration
  • Expertise in APIs and system integration tools
  • Strong knowledge of reporting tools (Power BI, Crystal Reports)
  • Experience with AWX for deploying and managing software solutions
  • Understanding of system testing methodologies, including functional and non-functional testing

The redesigned role carries expanded responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Departmental Leadership: Providing strategic and operational direction to the Process Engineering team, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational standards.
  • Process & System Optimisation: Leading process-improvement initiatives, ensuring integration excellence across production, IT, quality, and global support functions.
  • Technical Governance: Overseeing key technical decisions relating to machine configuration, software integration, shop‑floor optimisation, and technology introduction.
  • Stakeholder Management: Partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support operational delivery, quality compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • People Leadership: Building capability within the team, coaching technical staff, and facilitating knowledge transfer through training and development initiatives.

This shift is intended to strengthen the function, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure stronger leadership presence within this critical area.

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