111 Packaging Engineer jobs in South Africa

Purpose of Role

• The incumbent will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and economic maintenance of the Sugar Packaging Plant (FPA), while also providing project engineering expertise to support strategic, productivity, and operational goals.
• Develop and align policy and procedural frameworks to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Maintain oversight of maintenance plans and ensure safe execution of high-impact engineering tasks.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve operational and quality issues.
• Design new packaging concepts to support category growth and improve productivity.
• Support selection, specification, and commissioning of packaging equipment, including FATs.
• Manage budgets and operational expenditure effectively.
• Engage in projects from conceptualisation to commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in packaging and engineering.
• Coach, mentor, and manage teams in achieving performance and safety targets.
• Ensure plant availability and reliability at all times while maintaining SHEQ standards.

Top Accountabilities (Top 6) Skills

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Passionate about continuous improvement, safety, and performance.
• Resilient and able to operate in a high-pressure environment.
• Team player, innovative thinker, with strong leadership and coordination abilities.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Required

• B.Sc./B.Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (EIT program from a sugar factory advantageous).
• GCC Factories Certificate would be an advantage.
• 5–10 years of experience in projects, facilities engineering, and/or maintenance of packaging equipment.
• PMP certification would be an added asset.
• Proven experience in managing and leading teams within a unionised environment.
• Strong theoretical and practical base in project and packaging engineering.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).

Position Title: Senior Packaging Development Engineer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa.

Category: Food & Beverages

Job Type: Onsite or Hybrid (1 year and possibility of extension)

• Manage and execute packaging innovation and productivity projects
• Support the packaging development manager for projects and related development. Manage Innovation Project from concept through commercialization and retail shelves. Work with internal customers to commercialize packaging designs and concepts.
• Represent packaging in cross functional team meetings to develop and implement new packaging and packaging changes to realize cost savings
• Conduct line trials
• Conduct lab testing
• Develop packaging specifications
• Project related travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers

• Diploma/Graduate in Packaging or related field.
• 5+ years minimum experience in Packaging R&D for CPG, Food & Beverage or related industries
• Good communication skills both oral and written

• Develop expert knowledge and competence in the product printing and product packaging fields.
• Liaise with packaging suppliers regarding technical packaging matters.
• Maintain accurate records, drawings, and technical files for packaging moulds & components.
• Scrutinise and contribute to the design of packaging components and specifications.
• Develop trial programmes and protocols for execution in collaboration with packaging & machinery suppliers.
• Support the sharing and upliftment of technical expertise in the relevant departments through training, coaching, and development initiatives where applicable.
• Manage new expansion projects from inception to final commissioning and sign off.
• Develop suitable Gantt charts to ensure projects are effectively managed and communicated.
• Track and manage project contracts, costs, payments, and invoicing.
• Completion and review of any change notes, procedures, technical files, drawings, etc.
• Develop, plan, and execute suitable FET and SAT protocols.
• Develop a snag programme to ensure that all snags are suitably closed off.
• Selection and management of contractors.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Chemical)
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role within the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or personal care industries
• Extensive technical understanding of printing processes and packaging components is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Equity Packaging Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer to create packaging solutions.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa.

Category: Food & Beverages

Job Type: Onsite or Hybrid (1 year and possibility of extension)

The successful candidate will manage and execute packaging innovation and productivity projects, support the packaging development manager, and work with internal customers to commercialize packaging designs and concepts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage Innovation Project from concept through commercialization and retail shelves.
• Represent packaging in cross-functional team meetings to develop and implement new packaging and packaging changes to realize cost savings.
• Conduct line trials.
• Develop packaging specifications.
• Project-related travel to manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma/Graduate in Packaging or a related field.
• 5+ years of minimum experience in Packaging R&D for CPG, Food & Beverage, or related industries.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing industry.

Position Title:
Packaging Development Engineer

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa.

Category :
Food & Beverages

Job Type :
Onsite or Hybrid (1 year and possibility of extension)

Job Description:

Manage and execute packaging innovation and productivity projects Support the packaging development manager for projects and related development. Manage Innovation Project from concept through commercialization and retail shelves. Work with internal customers to commercialize packaging designs and concepts.

Represent packaging in cross functional team meetings to develop and implement new packaging and packaging changes to realize cost savings

Conduct line trials

Conduct lab testing

Develop packaging specifications

Project related travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers

Candidate Requirements

• Diploma/Graduate in Packaging or related field.

• 5-+ years minimum experience in Packaging R&D for CPG, Food & Beverage or related industries

• Good communication skills both oral and written