Entry-Level Industrial Engineer: Process & Quality Improvement

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Medical aid contributions

Retirement annuity fund

On-the-job training and mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Industrial Engineer in Bloemfontein to support quality systems and process improvement within a growing manufacturing environment. The role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer eager to learn under senior staff, with hands-on exposure to process analysis, SOP documentation, and Lean tools like 5S and visual management.

You will contribute to ISO 9001 efforts, data collection, and reporting while developing strong foundations in industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency improvements.
• Support quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Collect data and perform basic statistical analyses.
• Document SOPs and work instructions.
• Participate in process mapping and value stream analysis.
• Assist with lean tools like 5S and visual management.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in Bloemfontein.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Industrial Engineer in Bloemfontein to support quality systems and process improvement within a growing manufacturing environment. The role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer eager to learn under senior staff, with hands-on exposure to process analysis, SOP documentation, and Lean tools like 5S and visual management.

You will contribute to ISO 9001 efforts, data collection, and reporting while developing strong foundations in industrial