Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Rosslyn Snacks Factory in Pretoria, Gauteng, and be part of producing South Africa’s most iconic snacks, including Willards chips, Big Korn Bites, and Cheese Curls. Our fast-paced, dynamic environment offers hands-on experience and valuable exposure to all levels of the business, where every role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of quality and innovation our brands are known for. At NBL, we foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and personal growth, where your contributions make a real impact. If you're passionate about food production and thrive in a results-driven environment, NBL is the perfect place to grow your career.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite snacks brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
• Grow, Innovate, And Succeed! We have an incredible opportunity for a Process Engineer at NBL Rosslyn Snacks in Rosslyn, Pretoria. In this role, you will be responsible for all process engineering requirements on Operational and Improvement projects. We are looking for an energetic individual who enjoys a fast-paced, team – oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity and experience.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Technical and Quality Manager

Key Areas of Impact:

• Support the development and validation of analytical and operating procedures.
• Lead continuous and process improvement initiatives for the site.
• Equipment commissioning and compilation of technical commissioning reports as handover dossier.
• Produce process instructions (entailing master process parameters and process centre-lining).
• Prepare mass and energy balance and process specification sheets.
• Review raw materials, process and product specifications.
• Actively support manufacturing in troubleshooting (including taking part in quality and engineering RCAs).
• Participate in validation and verification of processes and operating procedures.
• Apply problem solving techniques in addressing problems.
• Recommend, implement and drive process improvements.
• Participate in SHE initiatives 

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                                                                               

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Previous experience or exposure to the following technologies is an advantage: continuous frying operation, extrusion and convective dryers, tortilla processing, effluent plant, slurry application processes, shell and tube heat exchangers, steam generation.
• Process Engineering: P&IDs, processing and process control, heat transfer, sound knowledge of mass and energy balance, data analysis and statistics, BOM and standard output reviews, Scada, integrity verifications and water reticulation studies.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a B Tech Honours in Chemical Engineering.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Willingness to work weekends and after hours – especially during new launches and trials.

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of snacking!