Python (Programming Language), Project Management, Management, Engineering, Optimization, HTML, Equipment Installation, Consulting, Procurement, Attention to Detail
Job description
VACANCY: Junior Industrial Engineer
TYPE: Permanent
INDUSTRY: Consulting / Industrial Engineering
LOCATION: On-site 1 x Northern Suburbs
STARTING DATE: ASAP
REPORTING TO: Head of Department
ABOUT THE JOB
The Junior Industrial Engineer will support the design, optimisation, and implementation of facility layouts, materialflow processes, and equipment installations for large distribution centres. This role ensures efficient project delivery by combining technical analysis with crossfunctional collaboration, driving operational excellence and sustainable improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize facility layouts and material-flow processes for large distribution centres.
- Conduct capacity analyses, throughput studies, and equipment specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, procurement, installation) to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
- Project management of industrial equipment installation.
- Manage and drive large scale procurement projects.
- Develop change management protocols for the customers during implementation phase.
Must have:
- B.Sc. Degree in Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
- 1-3 years' experience as industrial engineer.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SQL, Revit, or similar layout-design tools.
- Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and nontechnical teams.
- Experience in large-scale distribution or warehouse optimisation.
- Proficient in Python.
- Strong problemsolving mindset.
- Fanatical attention to detail.
- Passion for data, design, and continuous learning.
- South African citizen.
- Valid passport.
- Clear credit, criminal, background record.
- Cape Townbased, willingness to travel if required to sites nationally / internationally
