Industrial Engineer

Austell; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company seeks a passionate Industrial Engineer to join its Engineering team in Johannesburg. This full-time office-based role offers hands-on projects aimed at developing a Business Process Engineer. Responsibilities include supporting cross-functional projects, driving Kaizen workshops, analyzing data, and contributing to innovation. Recent graduates or those with up to 1 year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. This position prioritizes growth, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative environment

Focus on innovation

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or internship/graduate program experience is essential.
• Exposure to data analysis tools is preferred.
• Participation in process improvement initiatives during studies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional projects from planning to delivery.
• Drive Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and visualize data for smarter decision-making.
• Contribute to innovation and process optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Process mapping

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Exposure or certification in Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Industrial Engineer • Johannesburg, Gauteng

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.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• 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 & Employment

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.