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Process Engineer


Job Location:

Pretoria - South Africa

Yearly Salary: ZAR 600000 - 600000
Posted: 11 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NES027979-Wes-1


Process Engineer

Gauteng

What if the biggest inefficiencies are the ones nobody has noticed yet

Some engineers maintain processes.
Others challenge them.
Were looking for a Process Engineer who thrives on asking difficult questions uncovering hidden opportunities and transforming operational performance through intelligent engineering solutions.
This opportunity is with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation that values innovation continuous improvement and technical excellence. Youll join a team where your expertise will directly influence production efficiency quality improvement cost optimisation and long-term business success.
If youre someone who sees a production challenge as an opportunity rather than a problem this could be the next step in your career.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Analyse and optimise manufacturing and production processes.
  • Identify bottlenecks inefficiencies and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Drive cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and implement process enhancements to improve quality and throughput.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead and support process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
  • Collaborate with production quality maintenance and engineering teams.
  • Develop process documentation procedures and work instructions.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvement strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety quality and operational standards.
Minimum Requirements
  • BEng or BTech in Chemical Mechanical Industrial Metallurgical or Process Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 to 8 years experience in a process engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of process optimisation methodologies.
  • Experience within manufacturing mining processing heavy industry or related sectors.
  • Proven track record of driving measurable process improvements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Advantageous Experience
  • Lean Manufacturing.
  • Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Data analysis and process modelling.
  • Exposure to automation and process control systems.
The Ideal Candidate
You dont simply accept the way its always been done.
You challenge assumptions.
You use data to drive decisions.
You enjoy solving complex technical problems.
Most importantly you understand that every process can be improved and youre passionate about finding a better way.
Apply Now
Send your CV to
If you have not had any response in 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
Package & Remuneration
R 600000 - R 800000 - Annually

Required Experience:

IC