Premium Ad Engineering - Engineering Management Somerset West FULL TIME Job Summary Job Description * Lead and support R&D initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and product/process performance. * Manage a team of two junior industrial engineers in the team. * Run special projects across multiple departments (operations, packhouse, logistics, exports, admin, IT). * Improve data flow and data integrity: map processes, identify bottlenecks, streamline information handovers. * Support AI integration and automation opportunities (e.g., dashboards, forecasting, workflow automation, reporting). * Research and evaluate new technologies (AgriTech, IoT, sensors, traceability systems, ERP/WMS improvements). * Work with internal teams and external partners to implement improvements and measure outcomes. * Build practical business cases: cost/benefit, ROI, risk, change management and implementation plans. * Create and maintain clear documentation, SOPs, and project reporting. Requirements * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred). * Fully bilingual: Afrikaans & English (spoken and written). * Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate problems into structured solutions. * Confident communicator — able to work cross-functionally and get buy-in from stakeholders. * Comfortable working with data (Excel/Power BI or similar) and process improvement frameworks. * Advantage: experience with systems in agriculture (traceability, packhouse systems, ERP/WMS, AgriTech platforms) or similar industries. What’s in it for you * A high-impact role in a business that values innovation and continuous improvement. * Exposure to cutting-edge technology, AI and process optimisation in an essential industry. * Work on meaningful projects end-to-end — from idea to implementation and measurable results. Helderberg Personnel Recruiter