Project Engineer

Guardian Recruiting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Recruiting (Pty) Ltd is looking for a skilled Industrial Engineer in Cape Town to enhance operational effectiveness in manufacturing. With approximately 5 years’ experience, the candidate will lead projects aimed at improving production and supply chain efficiencies.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring successful project outcomes. A degree in Industrial Engineering is preferred, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ relevant experience in FMCG, food production, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience in a project-based or project implementation role.
• Strong understanding of operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end project implementation.
• Analyse existing processes for efficiency improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise procedures.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Skills

Process optimisation

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Industrial Engineer with approximately 5 years’ experience, ideally within an FMCG, food production, or manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency through the planning, execution, and implementation of continuous improvement and capital projects across production and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support end-to-end project implementation, from concept through to execution and post-implementation review
• Analyse existing processes to identify efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain
• Develop and optimise process flows, layouts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
• Utilise data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and track performance improvements

Requirements:

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Industrial Engineering or related field (Degree preferred, BTech only with suitable seniority and expertise)
• Approximately 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably within FMCG, food production, or manufacturing
• Proven experience in a project-based or project implementation role
• Strong understanding of process optimisation, production systems, and operational workflows
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Attributes:

• Hands‑on, practical, and solutions‑orientated
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across teams
• Highly organised with strong project coordination skills
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced production environment