Junior Industrial Engineer

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Industrial Engineer to kickstart their career within a dynamic environment. This position is ideal for recent graduates passionate about efficiency and improvement. Responsibilities include managing projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting data analysis for business decisions. Candidates should possess a degree in Industrial Engineering and relevant analytical skills. This role offers hands-on exposure to impactful projects across the business.

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) – mandatory.
• Exposure or certification in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics – advantageous.
• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship or graduate programme experience.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage cross‑functional projects from planning through to delivery.
• Drive and participate in Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse, interpret, and visualise data to support informed business decisions.
• Assist with process optimisation, standardisation, and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Process mapping skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis tools exposure

Lean principles knowledge

Kaizen principles knowledge

Project management methodologies

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

BSc / BEng in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Description/Synopsis:

A leading pharmaceutical organisation is offering an exciting opportunity for a Junior Industrial Engineer to launch their career within a dynamic and innovative environment. This role is ideal for a newly qualified graduate or recent intern who is passionate about efficiency, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will be developed into a Business Process Engineer through hands‑on exposure to impactful projects across the business.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc / BEng in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) – mandatory
• Exposure or certification in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Data Analytics – advantageous
• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship or graduate programme experience
• Exposure to data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar is an advantage
• Participation in projects or process improvement initiatives during studies will be beneficial
• 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 cross‑functional teams
• High level of accountability, adaptability, and initiative

Main Responsibilities:

• Support and manage cross‑functional projects from planning through to delivery
• Drive and participate in Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyse, interpret, and visualise data to support informed business decisions
• Assist with process optimisation, standardisation, and documentation
• Contribute to innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence initiatives