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Robotic Process Automation Developer

Automation developers who design, build, test, and maintain software robots that automate repetitive, rule-based business processes across different applications and systems.

FTK-AUTO-001 NQF 5 160 credits
Overview

About this qualification

Automation developers who design, build, test, and maintain software robots that automate repetitive, rule-based business processes across different applications and systems.

Strategic value

  • Automates repetitive administrative and operational processes to improve efficiency.
  • Reduces manual errors while allowing employees to focus on higher-value activities.
  • Supports digital transformation by connecting business processes, applications, and intelligent automation technologies.

Advantages

  • Applicable across finance, banking, insurance, healthcare, administration, logistics, and other industries.
  • Combines programming, business-process understanding, and automation technologies.
  • Provides opportunities to integrate RPA with AI, machine learning, and intelligent document processing.

Considerations

  • Automation solutions must be maintained as business processes and software systems change.
  • Poorly designed automation can create operational problems if processes are not properly analysed beforehand.

Market indicators

  • South Africa: R30,000 – R70,000 per month
  • International: $5,000 – $11,000 per month