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Industrial Engineer (Fruit / Agritech)
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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.
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