Packaging Engineer: 5-Months Contract (Immediate start until December 2025)

Gig Engineer; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to support the commissioning and optimization of new bottling and packaging lines. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the FMCG and brewery sector, with hands-on knowledge of packaging technologies. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a contract duration of 5 months with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in packaging engineering.
• Hands-on experience with bottling and secondary packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with line balancing and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of packaging line equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize line performance.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams for smooth handover.

Skills

Equipment commissioning & performance tuning

Analytical thinking & root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & process control

Attention to detail & documentation

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Gigengineer is looking for a Packaging Engineer to support the commissioning and technical optimisation of new bottling and packaging lines at its client's Durban facility. The role will involve engineering input into line layout, performance validation, and troubleshooting during the startup and stabilisation phases.

Job Title: Packaging Engineer

Location:Prospecton, Durban

Contract Duration:5-Months (Immediate start – December 2025)

Industry:FMCG / Brewery / Food & Beverage

Function:Engineering / Packaging / Technical

Role Overview:

Client is looking for aPackaging Engineerto support the commissioning and technical optimization of newbottling and packaging linesat their Durban facility. The role will involve engineering input into line installation, performance validation, and troubleshooting during pre-installation, installation, commissioning, startup, and stabilization phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of packaging line equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize line performance to achieve desired OEE, efficiency, and quality targets.
• Work alongside OEMs and vendors to ensure correct installation, configuration,setup and calibration of equipment.
• Provide technical input on line layout, equipment interfacing, and utility integration.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth handover and integration into operations.
• Document engineering reports, deviation logs, and performance data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc / BEng / BTech inMechanical Engineering(or related).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience inpackaging engineeringwithin theF&B, FMCG, and brewery sector.
• Hands-on experience with bottling and secondary packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with line balancing, changeover management, and process optimization.
• Understanding of technical drawing, layouts, and P&IDs.

Key Competencies:

• Equipment commissioning & performance tuning
• Analytical thinking & root cause analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Quality & process control
• Attention to detail & documentation

Interested candidates can apply directly to the job ad or by submitting their CV and a summary of relevant experience with the role title in the subject line to [e-mail].

Depending on the response, we may not be able to revert to all applicants individually; therefore, if you have not received a response within 8 weeks from your submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful.