Entry-Level Industrial Engineer: Process Improvement

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

On-the-job mentorship

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer for our client in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will assist in collecting production data, performing time studies, and supporting process improvement under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in applying IE principles.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with production staff to map processes, create SOPs, and prepare reports highlighting efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Strong foundational knowledge of industrial engineering principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Basic understanding of data analysis techniques and statistics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Detail-oriented with a strong desire to learn and grow in the field of industrial engineering.
• Ability to work on-site in Bloemfontein, Free State.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and analysis of production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support senior engineers in conducting process analyses, time studies, and workflow evaluations.
• Help develop and update process documentation, including flowcharts and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to the implementation of process improvement projects under supervision.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings and recommendations for operational enhancements.
• Collaborate with production staff and other team members to gather information and implement solutions.
• Learn and apply industrial engineering methodologies, tools, and software.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving sessions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Process mapping tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer for our client in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will assist in collecting production data, performing time studies, and supporting process improvement under senior engineers, gaining hands-on experience in applying IE principles.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with production staff to map processes, create SOPs, and prepare reports highlighting efficiency gains.