Industrial Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary:

  • The Industrial Engineer will be developed into a Business Process Engineer, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation.
  • The role focuses on four core pillars: Project Management, Kaizen (continuous improvement), Data Analytics, and Innovation.
  • The position is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to business-critical processes, enabling the graduate to build a strong foundation in operational excellence and process engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Management
o Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects across departments.
o Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely and successful completion.
o Support documentation and reporting of project outcomes and lessons learned. * Kaizen & Continuous Improvement
o Participate in Kaizen workshops and initiatives to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
o Map processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements that reduce waste and increase value.
o Assist in monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and tracking compliance. * Data Analytics
o Collect, clean, and analyze business and operational data to generate insights.
o Support the development of dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to guide decision-making.
o Collaborate with BI and data teams to leverage analytics in process optimization. * Innovation & Business Process Engineering
o Explore and test innovative approaches, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
o Support pilots and proof-of-concept projects for new process solutions.
o Contribute creative ideas to support digital transformation, automation, and future business growth
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Education
Mandatory: BSc/BEng in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
Preferred: Certifications, or exposure to Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics. * Experience
Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship/graduate program experience.
Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar) is an advantage.
Participation in projects or process improvement initiatives during studies will be beneficial. * Technical & Professional Competencies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-mapping skills.
Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen and continuous improvement principles.
Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to BI tools preferred
6 Month Contract position that might turn to a permanent position.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1570795
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned