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Please note: this listing expires in only 2 days, so check the original advert and apply promptly if you meet the requirements. An Industrial Engineer (Projects) vacancy has opened through Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd. in the FMCG, food production and manufacturing space. The role is a permanent senior position, reference CPT003675, with the salary undisclosed. It was posted on 29 October 2026. The listing location is given simply as South Africa, with no specific city stated, so readers should confirm the work base on the original advert before applying.
About the company and the work
Manpower is a global employment and staffing services business with offices in more than 80 countries and territories, and it is recruiting this engineer for a client in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The work is hands-on and on the floor: the engineer joins cross-functional teams across production, engineering, quality and supply chain, finds opportunities to improve how things run, optimises workflows, and makes sure improvement projects are delivered on time and within budget. It is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys making a tangible difference to how a plant performs.
Role details and duties
The engineer leads and supports end-to-end project implementation, from concept through to execution and post-implementation review. That starts with analysing existing processes to identify efficiency improvements, cost reductions and productivity gains, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, quality and supply chain, and developing and optimising process flows, layouts and standard operating procedures.
Day to day, the engineer monitors project timelines, budgets and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes, and uses data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and to track performance improvements. The work covers identifying opportunities for improvement, optimising workflows, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, with a clear focus on operational excellence and measurable gains on the production floor.
Requirements
Only what the source advert states is listed here. Applicants need a BEng, BSc or BTech in Industrial Engineering or a related field, with a degree preferred, and approximately five years of relevant experience, preferably within FMCG, food production or manufacturing. Proven experience in a project-based or project implementation role is required, along with a strong understanding of process optimisation, production systems and operational workflows, exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement frameworks, and strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. On personal attributes, the advert looks for someone hands-on, practical and solutions-orientated, a strong communicator able to influence across teams, highly organised with strong project coordination skills, and adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original CareerJunction advert using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the recruiter’s listing. Apply only through the original advert and never through a link sent to you by an unknown third party. A genuine recruiter will never ask you to pay a fee to apply, to be shortlisted or to secure an interview, so treat any payment request as a red flag and stop.
Practical tips
Because this listing expires in only 2 days, apply promptly and do not wait to perfect your application. Lead your CV with one or two project examples that show end-to-end delivery: the process you analysed, the improvement you made, and the result in efficiency, cost or productivity, with numbers where you have them. Name your Lean or Six Sigma exposure plainly, and show FMCG, food production or manufacturing experience up front, since that is the preferred background. Keep the application focused on project implementation rather than general engineering duties, as that is the core of the role.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the original advert. The recruiter assesses applications against the stated requirements and contacts shortlisted candidates to take the process further; the advert states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are shortlisted, expect questions about your project implementation experience, your process optimisation work, and how you have driven continuous improvement on a production floor. Keep a copy of the original advert and your application so you can refer back to the exact requirements at each stage, and confirm the work base, since the listing location is given only as South Africa.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not a job offer or a guarantee of employment. The salary is undisclosed, the role is a permanent senior position, and the listing window is only 2 days from 29 October 2026, so it may close at any time. Always confirm the current status, work base and requirements on the original CareerJunction advert before applying, as listings can close early or change.
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