Junior Industrial Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid coverage

Structured training program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a junior Industrial Engineer to support process analysis, data collection, and basic improvement initiatives under senior engineers. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting.

You will work on SOP development, lean manufacturing activities, time and motion studies, and collaboration with production staff to implement solutions, contributing to operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Internships or co-op experience in manufacturing/operations valued.
• Basic understanding of industrial engineering principles.
• Lean manufacturing familiarity is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify improvements.
• Assist in data collection, validation, and analysis for process studies.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in lean activities (5S, waste reduction).
• Conduct basic time and motion studies under supervision.
• Collaborate with production staff to implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Industrial Engineer to join their growing team in Mahikeng . This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to apply their academic knowledge in a practical, hands-on industrial setting. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to support process analysis, data collection, and the implementation of basic improvement initiatives. The role requires a strong analytical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to contributing to operational efficiency and quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of manufacturing processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Support senior engineers in data collection, validation, and analysis for process studies.
• Help in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in lean manufacturing activities, such as 5S implementation and waste reduction efforts.
• Conduct basic time and motion studies under supervision.
• Collaborate with production staff to understand challenges and support the implementation of solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Entry-level position, but internships or co-op experience in a manufacturing or operations environment is highly valued.
• Basic understanding of industrial engineering principles and manufacturing concepts.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage.
• Structured training program and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on learning and development.