Industrial Engineer

Austell; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Johannesburg is seeking a newly qualified Industrial Engineer to join their Engineering team. This full-time office-based role focuses on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement, while providing hands-on experience in business process engineering. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, knowledge of project management methodologies, and exposure to data analysis tools. Join the team and kickstart your career in process engineering.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship/graduate program experience.
• Exposure to data analysis tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage cross-functional projects from planning to delivery.
• Drive Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and visualize data to support smarter decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Exposure or certification in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics

Tools

Data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python)

Job description

Launch Your Career as an Industrial Engineer at Austell Pharmaceuticals!

Are you a newly qualified Industrial Engineer or just completing your internship? Ready to take the next step in building a career where innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

Austell Pharmaceuticals is looking for a passionate Industrial Engineer to join our Engineering team in Parktown, Johannesburg. This role is designed to develop you into a Business Process Engineer, giving you hands-on exposure to projects that drive business growth and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and manage cross-functional projects from planning to delivery
• Drive Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze and visualize data to support smarter decision-making
• Contribute to innovation, digital transformation, and process optimization

Education:

• Exposure or certification in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics – preferred

Experience:

• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship/graduate program experience
• Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar) is an advantage
• Participation in projects or process improvement initiatives during studies is beneficial

Technical & Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-mapping skills
• Knowledge of Lean/Kaizen and continuous improvement principles
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies
• Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to BI tools preferred
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• High level of accountability and adaptability

Why Austell?

At Austell, you’ll gain more than just a job — you’ll kickstart a career. You’ll work with a team committed to developing future leaders in process engineering. We offer a platform where your ideas matter and your growth is prioritized.

Location: Parktown, Johannesburg

Employment: Full-time, Office-based

If you’re ready to transform your passion for Industrial Engineering into a rewarding career, apply now and become part of Austell’s journey of innovation and excellence.