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Graduate Industrial Engineer â€“ Agriculture

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: SW006087/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

A fruit export concern, based in Somerset West, with a packhouse in Overberg, is seeking to appoint a recently graduated Industrial Engineer to play a key role in improving operational efficiency within the fruit packing facility. The primary responsibilities include developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting operations through efficiency projects. This role ensures that processes are optimized for productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with food safety and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Process standardisation and documentation
Investigate and facilitate continuous improvement in the packhouse
Drive operational efficiency projects
Data analysis and reporting
Quality and compliance support
Technology and automation support
Cross-functional collaboration

Minimum Requirements

BEng / BSc in Industrial Engineering (recent graduate / 0–1 year experience).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, six sigma or Kaizen principles
Proficiency in MS Office and basic data analysis tools
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar software for layout design will be advantageous
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment (on the floor; seasonal demands when required).
Strong communication skills (fully bilingual Afrikaans and English; able to engage with operators, supervisors and management.
Detail-focused, organised and deadline-driven; able to manage multiple workstreams at once.

Advantageous

Exposure to fresh produce / food production / packhouse environments (internship, vacation work, projects).
Basic knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement methods.
Experience writing SOPs, training guides or process documentation.

Personality & Fit

Curious, practical, hands-on and willing to learn on the floor.
Proactive and solution-driven (doesn’t wait to be told what to do).
Comfortable working with people at all levels and driving change respectfully.

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.