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The Continuous Improvement Specialist reports to the Principal Specialist, Continuous Improvement, and is accountable for driving measurable performance improvement through structured CI engagements. The role plans and facilitates continuous improvement workshops and working sessions, applying approved CI frameworks, methods, and tools to identify root causes, redesign processes, and prioritise improvement opportunities that deliver quantifiable benefits (cost, time, quality, risk, and customer experience). The role partners with business and product stakeholders to define problem statements, confirm scope and baseline performance, develop fit-for-purpose solutions, and support implementation through action plans, change enablement, and benefits tracking. The Specialist maintains CI standards, documentation, and governance artefacts (e.g., charters, current and future-state business processes, and benefits tracking), ensuring that improvements are practical, sustainable, and embedded in day-to-day operations.
Job Responsibility:
Analyse operational performance data and identify problems in early stages
Develop problem charter for CI Initiatives
Detail data analysis to determine root cause of business problem
End-to-end business process design
Document findings and recommendations
Compile business cases for CI initiatives
Post implementation reviews on CI initiatives
Facilitate CI workshops with cross-functional teams using CI tools and techniques
Provides CI training to relevant leadership and business resources
Supports the development and ongoing relevance of Vodacom South Africa’s CI framework
Project manages individual CI office initiatives
Collaborates with all relevant internal and external parties to develop and implement solutions
Keeps all stakeholders updated by conducting progress meetings (performance against KPIs) and reporting
Ensures sound inter-group relationships by ensuring timeous response to requests, information and requirements
First line of conflict resolution outside of individual initiatives
Builds effective professional relationships with business partners
Manages expectations key stakeholders and keeps commitments or promises
Requirements:
Matric is essential
Bachelors degree – (preferred) or equivalent experience/or Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certification
Process Mapping Tools
Certificate in Project Management (Desirable)
Strong analytical, research and forecasting skills
Ability to work cross functionally in order to achieve desired results
Strong presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Customer focus with regards to understanding the service being delivered
3 to 5 years’ experience with a 3 year Degree/Diploma or 5 years' experience with Matric with working experience in: Change management
Stakeholder management
Proven business analysis skills
Leading and supervisory skills
Persuading and influencing
Planning and organising
Presenting and communicating information
Relating and networking
Writing and reporting
Formulating strategies and concepts
What we offer:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies