Graduate: Industrial Engineer

EdUpStairs; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG invites applications for a 12-month Graduate: Industrial Engineering programme based at our Culinary Groot Drakenstein in the Western Cape, reporting to the Demand Planning & Logistics Manager.

You will design and execute projects across supply chain, collect and analyse data, develop databases, and build reports using Excel, PowerBI and SQL/R, gaining cross-functional exposure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• PowerBI or similar data visualization tools.
• SQL, R or other programming language experience beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects across supply chain aspects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collect data from sources and maintain data systems.
• Develop and maintain databases.
• Analyse data using statistical techniques to identify trends.
• Improve data integrity through cleaning, categorisation and standardisation.
• Build and maintain fit-for-purpose supply chain information sets and reports.
• Collaborate with supply chain functions to identify and build information processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerBI

SQL/R experience

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

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What will you be doing?

We have an exciting learning opportunity for a Graduate: Industrial Engineering, which will include exposure, understanding and application of the following:

• Design & Execute projects across a variety of Supply Chain aspects, involving cross-functional stakeholders and change management processes.
• Collecting data from various sources and maintaining data systems
• Developing and maintaining databases
• Analysing data using statistical and other appropriate techniques
• Identifying and interpreting trends in data sets
• Improving data integrity through ongoing data cleaning, categorisation and standardisation of naming conventions
• Build & maintain fit for purpose supply chain information sets/reports for the various supply chain requirements
• Working with supply chain functions to identify, scope & build appropriate information processes and systems

Essential skills and competence

• Advanced Excel Skills/MS Office skills
• PowerBI and/or similar
• SQL, R, or other programming language experience beneficial
• Attention to detail, critical thinker and analytical (data driven)

Requirements

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Entry:

• Grade 12

Programme:

• This is a 12-month graduate programme based at our Culinary Groot Drakenstein working in the Supply Chain department reporting to the Demand Planning & Logistics Manager

Graduates at Premier gain valuable in-service work experience, skills and knowledge that will assist them in starting their careers in the Food Quality field.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa