Junior Solution Design Engineer - Warehousing

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Junior Solution Design Engineer in Johannesburg. You will assist in creating efficient warehousing solutions, supporting layouts, calculations, and process designs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and a strong interest in supply chain and logistics. This is a hands-on learning opportunity within a diverse environment, promoting innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Support for educational and professional growth

Qualifications

• Internship or academic project experience in warehousing or logistics is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, or simulation tools is helpful.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating warehouse layouts using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Support calculations for warehouse sizing based on product profiles.
• Help design basic process flows for receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Problem-solving attitude

Adaptability

Strong interest in supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Simulation tools

Job description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? We are seeking a Junior Solution Design Engineer, you’ll support the development of warehousing solutions that improve efficiency and meet client needs. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you’ll learn to design layouts, model processes, and contribute to solution proposals. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills in logistics, supply chain, and industrial engineering.

What We Offer

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Design & Layouts: Assist in creating warehouse layouts using AutoCAD or similar tools
• Warehouse sizing: Support calculations for warehouse sizing based on product profiles
• Process design: Help design basic process flows for receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch
• Solution Engineering: Contribute to solution development for client proposals and RFQs
• Tools & analysis: Learn to use simulation tools like CLASS
• Productivity & resources: Support analysis of productivity and resource needs
• Costing & Pricing: Help build costing models for labour, equipment, and infrastructure
• Pricing collaboration: Collaborate with procurement to gather pricing information
• Commercial proposals: Assist in preparing commercial proposals and financial projections
• Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with sales, operations, and implementation teams
• Meetings & presentations: Participate in internal meetings and client presentations
• Implementation support: Support solution implementation and improvement initiatives

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
• Internship or academic project experience in warehousing or logistics is a plus
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, or simulation tools is helpful but not required
• Strong interest in supply chain and warehouse operations
• Analytical mindset and eagerness to learn data modeling
• Clear communication and willingness to present ideas
• Problem-solving attitude and adaptability
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Bonus Attributes

• Exposure to WMS or ERP systems
• Basic understanding of cost modeling or project management
• Passion for technology, automation, or sustainability in logistics

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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