Industrial Engineer

OutsideCapital

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

OutsideCapital is seeking an Industrial Engineer to work closely with operations across distribution centres, transport, shipping and stores. You will diagnose problems, understand root cause, build the case for change, and lead practical improvements through to implementation.

The role requires mapping processes, improving systems and facility flows, supporting users, analysing data, and helping build Supply Chain capacity for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Approximately 5–8 years’ post-qualification Industrial Engineering experience, preferably in warehouse, distribution-centre, or Supply Chain environments.
  • Demonstrated ability diagnosing operational problems and executing action plans.
  • Experience mapping and improving Supply Chain processes, systems, layouts, or facility flows.
  • Experience developing business cases and leading projects or improvement initiatives.
  • Strong data analysis and advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability.
  • Ability to work with limited ramp-up and take ownership in a fast-moving operational environment.
  • Willingness to travel and interact with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose problems, understand root causes and build cases for change.
  • Lead practical improvements through to implementation across operations.
  • Map processes, improve systems and facility flows, and support users.
  • Analyse data and help build Supply Chain capacity for growth.

Skills

Problem diagnosis
Data analysis
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets
Process mapping
Project leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Communication
Planning
Decision making
Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

Excel
Google Sheets

Job description

As Industrial Engineer, you will work close to operations across distribution centres, transport, shipping, and stores. You will diagnose problems, understand the root cause, build the case for change, and lead practical improvements through to implementation.

The role is suited to a self-starting Industrial Engineer who can contribute without extensive training. You will map processes, improve systems and facility flows, support users, analyse data, and help build the Supply Chain capacity required for continued growth.

Profile for Success
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Approximately 5–8 years’ post-qualification Industrial Engineering experience, preferably in warehouse, distribution-centre, or Supply Chain environments.
  • Demonstrated clothing-retail experience is preferred; strong e-commerce or FMCG experience may transfer when distribution-centre depth is clear.
  • Evidence of diagnosing operational problems, identifying solutions, and executing action plans rather than producing analysis only.
  • Experience mapping and improving Supply Chain processes, systems, layouts, or facility flows.
  • Experience developing business cases and leading projects or improvement initiatives.
  • Strong data analysis and advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability.
  • Ability to work with limited ramp-up and take ownership in a fast-moving operational environment.
  • Willingness to travel and confidence engaging with multiple departments and role players.
  • Clear communication, big-picture thinking, resourcefulness, planning, decision-making, and relationship-building ability.
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