Junior Automation Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE008278/Bia

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about automation, process improvement, and emerging AI technologies? We are looking for a Junior Automation Developer to help drive digital transformation by designing and implementing automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance.
Based in Johannesburg, this role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation and AI initiatives using platforms such as Nintex K2, n8n, Power Automate, Python, and JavaScript. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify automation opportunities, build intelligent workflows, integrate systems, and support innovative solutions that create measurable business value.
If you're excited by automation, low-code development, AI-driven innovation, and solving real business challenges through technology, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated business processes using low-code platforms. Build and optimise workflows using Nintex K2, n8n, Power Automate , and similar technologies. Develop and customise user interfaces using HTML and CSS . Script workflow logic and automation processes using JavaScript . Develop backend automation solutions using Python . Integrate systems through RESTful APIs , webhooks, and secure authentication protocols. Manage and transform data formats including JSON, XML, and CSV . Support version control and deployment processes using Git and CI\/CD practices. Analyse business processes and identify automation opportunities. Gather requirements from business stakeholders and translate them into technical solutions. Implement, monitor, and optimise AI-driven solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve workflow, integration, and automation issues. Provide ongoing application support, updates, testing, and maintenance. Job Experience and Skills Required Degree, Diploma, or Certification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, Automation, or a related field. 1-3 years' experience in Automation Development or a similar technical role. Experience working with low-code\/no-code automation platforms. Exposure to workflow automation, process mapping, and system integrations. Experience gathering business requirements and delivering automation solutions. Exposure to AI tools, automation technologies, or digital transformation initiatives advantageous. Nintex K2 n8n Microsoft Power Automate Python JavaScript HTML CSS RESTful APIs Webhooks OAuth Authentication JSON XML CSV SQL Git CI\/CD Pipelines Process Mapping Workflow Automation AI & Automation Tools Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Developers Mobile Developers Business and Systems Analysts BI and SQL Experts Data & Analytics (Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning) AI & Automation (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and Process Automation Solutions). If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Bianca Thompson Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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