Junior Industrial Engineer - Lean & Process Optimization

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

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