Graduate

The Weir Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg seeks a CIP Graduate to support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data analysis tools. Responsibilities include designing interactive dashboards and conducting time studies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and be skilled in using Excel for engineering calculations. This role offers growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to zero harm behaviors.
• Apply engineering calculations using Excel.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping.

Responsibilities

• Design dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct time studies for optimal operation efficiency.
• Recommend layout improvements for workflow.

Skills

Critical thinking

Advanced problem-solving

Lean manufacturing tools

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerApps

Job description

Overview

Job Title: CIP Graduate
Division (Weir Minerals):
Location: Johannesburg, Isando
Onsite

Purpose of Role: To take part in the execution of continuous improvement using Lean and data analysis tools to drive the business value chain network and support with the implementation of business solutions.

Why choose Weir

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Technical: Apply critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to align operations with annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Interpret technical drawings to identify and define processing requirements for manufactured components.
• Operations: Design and build interactive dashboards and business applications using Office 365 tools such as Power BI and PowerApps to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct time studies to determine optimal manning requirement and establish standard times for new and existing manufactured components.
• Recommend layout improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• Should be well versed with engineering calculations using Excel

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.