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Job Summary

Job Title:
Lead Business Optimisation Engineer
Employer:
FlySafair
Location:
Johannesburg
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Friday, 29 May 2026

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FlySafair is South Africa's true low cost airline. We took to the skies in October 2014 and have expanded fast, linking several key destinations in South Africa. Our intention is to keep our fares lower for longer and in so doing offer South Africans an affordable and easy air travel alternative. FlySafair is a very dynamic company that prides itself on...

Full-time

Deadline: 

29 May 2026

Lead Business Optimisation Engineer Job at FlySafair

FlySafair

Job Description

FlySafair is seeking a Lead Business Optimisation Engineer to oversee complex, cross-functional business initiatives from concept to implementation and benefits realisation. The role involves guiding project scoping, data analysis, and solution design while ensuring continuous improvement methodologies are applied consistently.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee complex, cross-functional business optimisation initiatives from concept through to implementation and benefits realisation;
  • Guide project scoping, problem definition, data analysis, solution design, and implementation planning;
  • Ensure optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies are applied consistently and in line with best practice;
  • Review and challenge project outputs to ensure quality, rigor, and business relevance;
  • Support team members in unblocking issues, managing risks, and navigating stakeholder complexity;
  • Track, analyse, and report on project performance, value delivery, milestones, and risks;
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities that reduce cost, cycle time, and operational risk;
  • Serve as technical guidance for optimisation methodologies, tools, frameworks, and standards;
  • Provide solution and architectural input to ensure designs align with organisational architecture and technology standards;
  • Assist and guide engineers in designing fit-for purpose, scalable, and sustainable solutions;
  • Set direction for framework adoption and continuous evolution in alignment with organisational strategy;
  • Ensure solutions meet quality standards defined 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;
  • Assist with Onboarding and accelerating new team members' effectiveness;
  • Identify development needs and support creation of individual development plans;
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, training, and internal capability-building initiatives;
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and experimentation;
  • Support the Business Optimisation Manager

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