MCL Industrial Engineering Programme 2027 - Johannesburg

Maersk Logistics and Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd.; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is launching a 12-month Industrial Engineer Graduate Programme in Johannesburg to build a strong internal talent pipeline for Warehousing & Distribution operations. The programme blends formal learning with structured workplace rotations across cross-dock, ambient warehousing and cold chain areas, developing operational and digital capabilities.

Participants gain hands-on experience in time studies, data analysis, KPI development and process standardisation, supported by mentoring and

Qualifications

• Industrial Engineering degree (or final year) is required or in progress.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process-thinking abilities are expected.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential; South African citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end analysis and improvement of inbound, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, cross-dock and inventory processes.
• Collect, validate and analyse operational data to identify constraints, waste, variation and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, process mapping, capacity analysis, root-cause analysis and productivity assessments.
• Support KPI definitions, data quality, WMS reporting, dashboards, process standardisation and digital improvement opportunities.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for operational and functional stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process thinking

Education

Industrial Engineering degree (or final year)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Title: Maersk Contract Logistics Industrial Engineer Graduate Programme, Warehousing & Distribution. Location: Johannesburg. Programme Duration: 12 months.

About the Programme

At Maersk, we are committed to building a strong internal talent pipeline to power the future of our Warehousing and Distribution operations. This graduate programme forms part of our strategic talent and transformation objectives, aimed at driving process standardisation and developing future leaders with operational and digital capabilities. Aligned with our Centres of Excellence in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, the programme is designed to equip graduates with the skills, experience, and industry insight needed to make an early and meaningful impact. We offer a unique blend of formal learning and structured workplace rotations across diverse logistics environments.

Experience Across: Cross-dock operations Ambient warehousing Cold chain facilities

Key Learning Focus Areas

• Support end-to-end analysis and improvement of inbound, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, cross-dock and inventory processes.
• Collect, validate and analyse operational data to identify constraints, waste, variation and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, process mapping, capacity analysis, root-cause analysis and productivity assessments.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle-count analysis, reconciliation, stock-integrity reviews and inventory variance investigations.
• Work with TCO on KPI definitions, data quality, WMS reporting, dashboards, process standardisation and digital improvement opportunities.
• Support Solution Design activities, including requirements analysis, conceptual layouts, material flow, capacity calculations, labour and equipment sizing, option evaluation and design documentation.
• Support Implementation workstreams through project planning, RAID management, SOP development, training material, operational-readiness checks, hypercare and benefits tracking.
• Participate in Lean, 5S, Kaizen and continuous-improvement activities and ensure agreed improvements are documented and sustained.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and recommendations for operational and functional stakeholders.
• Complete an integrated capstone project with a validated benefit or an evidenced feasibility case, together with a control and handover plan.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on exposure to multiple Contract Logistics operating environments.
• Practical application of Industrial Engineering methods in warehousing and distribution.
• Exposure to inventory, TCO and digital enablement, Solution Design and Implementation.
• Mentoring, structured feedback and professional-development support.
• Experience delivering analysis, improvement projects and management-ready recommendations.

Programme eligibility

• Education: Industrial Engineering degree (or final year of study).
• A strong academic record.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-thinking abilities.
• Passion for logistics, supply chain, and operational excellence.
• Adaptability to work in diverse and fast-paced environments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• South African citizenship.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good personal time management.
• A positive attitude.

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