266 Process Engineer jobs in South Africa

RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit . The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Process and Project Engineering Manager .

The role of the Process Engineer is critical in achieving the targets of the Manufacturing function as well as supporting the Business Strategy.

The purpose of the Process Engineer role is to :

• Provide technical support to factory operations by leading, coaching and supporting the problem solving of process deviations that may occur.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs, increases production efficiency and provides quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to successfully deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Contribute towards the development of the site’s CAPEX agenda.
• Deliver on the CAPEX agenda by executing projects within an agreed time, scope and budget.

Our solutions specialize in optimizing warehouse operations through the implementation of WMS and barcode scanning solutions.

Known for our passion for service, quality, and customer satisfaction, our solutions serve small to mid-sized businesses with our flagship product.

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Technical Consultant based in Cape Town.

The Technical Consultant will provide consultation with clients on our WMS solutions. This involves process analysis (AS IS and TO BE), software installation and configuration including SQL coding, and on-site change management, training, implementation, and support.

The role also includes some work-from-home flexibility, allowing for a balance of in-office and remote work.

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Experience in consulting roles or the ability to communicate well with customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment
• Experience in the warehouse management or supply chain industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• T-SQL proficiency is required
• Self-motivated and driven individuals are required

Open to recent graduates in engineering without work experience if you communicate well and are intelligent.

• SQL
• T-SQL
• Process Mapping
• Business Analysis

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• Surround yourself with smart-minded, down-to-earth leaders and a fun environment.
• Global sites all over the world.
• Work-from-home flexibility, allowing for a balance of in-office and remote work.

Founded in January 2000, the company has grown steadily and offers a comprehensive range of services including manufacturing barcode label products in Cape Town, as well as providing workshop repair facilities and countrywide support.

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Ingrain is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality starch and glucose ingredients, primarily using non-GMO maize as our main raw material. We are dedicated to producing premium products that meet the needs of various industries and are continually innovating to ensure the highest standards of quality. Our commitment to sustainability and excellence has positioned us as a trusted name in the industry.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Process Engineer located in Germiston. The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Daily tasks include process design, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and solve production issues, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• B.Tech or B.Sc in Chemical Engineering/Process engineering
• Project Management qualification would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Process Design and Process Control
• Strong Analytical Skills for problem-solving and process optimization
• Experience in Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with teams

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB : The main purpose of this position is to enhance production efficiency and quality by analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions. The role focuses on machine configurations, production software, and personalization process management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES) :

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to :

• Machine Configurations : Planning, implementing, and optimizing machine configurations to ensure smooth personalization operations.
• Production Software : Installing and maintaining personalization software to support and improve personalization processes.
• Shop Floor Processes : Analyzing and optimizing shop floor processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Technical Project Management : Leading and executing projects for the introduction of new machines and technologies.
• Quality Assurance : Ensuring compliance with quality standards and implementing continuous improvement measures.
• Documentation : Creating and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Collaboration : Working closely with internal departments such as production, IT, and quality assurance, global functions as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Training : Conducting training sessions and workshops for employees on new machines and software.
• To also ensure that their job goals are completed by striving for Quality, Trust and Security at all times.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

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Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA, 2170

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The main purpose of this position is to enhance production efficiency and quality by analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions. The role focuses on machine configurations, production software, and personalization process management.

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to:

• Machine Configurations: Planning, implementing, and optimizing machine configurations to ensure smooth personalization operations.
• Production Software: Installing and maintaining personalization software to support and improve personalization processes.
• Shop Floor Processes: Analyzing and optimizing shop floor processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Technical Project Management: Leading and executing projects for the introduction of new machines and technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring compliance with quality standards and implementing continuous improvement measures.
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Collaboration: Working closely with internal departments such as production, IT, and quality assurance, global functions as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Training: Conducting training sessions and workshops for employees on new machines and software.
• To also ensure that their job goals are completed by striving for Quality, Trust and Security at all times.

• Bachelors Degree or Post Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of professional experience in process engineering, ideally in the chip card personalization industry.
• In-depth knowledge of machine configuration, production software, and process optimization.
• Experience in technical project management and quality assurance.

RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit . The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Process and Project Engineering Manager .

The role of the Process Engineer is critical in achieving the targets of the Manufacturing function as well as supporting the Business Strategy.

The Purpose Of The Process Engineer Role Is To

• Provide technical support to factory operations by leading, coaching and supporting the problem solving of process deviations that may occur.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs, increases production efficiency and provides quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to successfully deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Contribute towards the development of the site’s CAPEX agenda.
• Deliver on the CAPEX agenda by executing projects within an agreed time, scope and budget.

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allows our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Business Development/Marketing
Provide process engineering input to marketing and proposals by providing technical assistance to support Business Development and Marketing strategies.
Produce cost-effective, conceptual & timely proposals.
Determine customer’s requirements.
Communicate with customer and review customer’s enquiry documents and evaluate requirements and constraints.
Define the process/plant scope of work.
Produce the conceptual design and generate alternatives.
Produce and agree mass and energy balances and conceptual PFDs.
Contribute to basic design criteria document through preliminary equipment & motor list, preliminary control criteria and major equipment & material specification.

Project Life Cycle
Provide Process engineering input to project implementation and project setup.
Provide input to generate scope of work, schedules and budgets.
Refine scope of work, review contract and design discipline design criteria and engineering deliverables.
Define battery limits and control and report scope variances.
Generate detailed discipline schedules and review overall discipline requirements.
Contribute to procurement and identify long lead items.
Determine/prioritize work breakdown structure.
Issue data to planner.
Review/co-ordinate & adhere to schedule of implementation.
Control and report variances.
Generate and develop detailed discipline budgets and identify indirect/resource costs.
Adhere to budget implementation and control and report budget variances.
Consolidate documentation for monthly project progress report.
Provide input to monthly discipline reports.
Provide feedback to functional manager.

Design
Generate the following engineering deliverables:
Detailed mass & energy balance.
Detailed PFDs.
Detailed equipment/motor list.
Equipment specifications.
Data Sheets (Develop & Approval).
Operation & Control Philosophy.
Detailed functional specifications.
Write operating manual.
Generate detailed plant process guarantees.
Check and review design layouts, including vendor packages.
Adhere to schedules and budgets.
Issue, review and control final process design documentation.
Check and obtain approval of calculations and specifications.
Consult with specialists for novel or unusual designs.

Client Relations (Internal & External)
Prepare approved vendor list and issue enquiry documents.
Perform technical and commercial adjudication.
Obtain client approval.
Participate in pre-award meetings, review quality plan and contract.
Review quality/expediting reports and witness key manufacturing hold points.
Provide technical backup for expediting team.
Proactively maintain information flow.
Attend co-ordination meetings.
Advise changes early.
Co-ordinate deliveries.
Adopt flexible approach.
Respond to needs of other disciplines.
Ensure awareness of Company vision and departmental goals/objectives.

Plant Commissioning
Produce and submit commissioning plan/manual.
Determine critical path and establish commissioning sequence/schedule.
Define and secure resources.
Define battery limits of commissioning.
Define commissioning systems/procedure.
Produce commissioning files, including commissioning documentation.
Ensure commissioning meets project requirements.
Issue remedial inspection reports during construction.
Monitor installation and commissioning checklists.
Arrange and co-ordinate commissioning meetings.
Conduct on-site commissioning.
Provide technical back-up for site QA team.
Assist in performance testing in terms of design base.
Supervise and train operating personnel.
Contribute to close-out report and adhere to close out procedures.
Provide post-commissioning process support.
Ensure plant optimization and plant operating analysis.
Ensure regular visits/communications with client.

Legislation, Policies & Procedures
Lead design reviews and Hazops.
Ensure legal compliance with design codes and authorities.
Contribute to public participation process as per National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
Enforce process veto rights.
Maintain standards.
Adhere to and update Company standards.
Utilize engineering tools/systems.

Continuous Improvement
Consult with specialists for novel or unusual designs.
Review industry standards making use of network periodicals, attending shows and conferences.
Identify areas of improvement.
Review all previous close-out reports.
Review systems and procedures.
Recommend best practices.
Continuous professional development.
Identify and address training needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy or Minerals Processing Degree from a recognized tertiary institution.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A proven experience of 5 to 25 years’ experience executing projects in the EPC/EPCM environment; ideally within the mining and minerals (preferred) or petrochemical sector.

• Construction & Commissioning - Understanding of on-site construction work such as commissioning or customers and suppliers’ interactions.
• Risk Analysis - Ability to identify project and activities risk from any point of view including knowledge of hazard and operation HAZOP.
• Value Engineering - Ability to optimize a process by adding value either as saving in cost or simplifying the process.
• Process Flow Diagrams - Ability to produce, understand and deliver Process Flow diagrams.
• Testing - Knowledge of testing techniques and procedures including specifications and interpretations of test works.
• Equipment & Components - Knowledge of process, control, quality, electrical etc. equipment specifications, suppliers and features (including equipment installation and components).
• Legislation & Standards - Knowledge of sector-specific law (e.g. Engineering, safety reqs, Audit regulations, Insurance laws etc.) and knowledge standard specifications (e.g. Plant layout requirements, etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards.
• Technical Documentation - Ability to create, understand and communicate technical specifications.
• Economical Awareness - Knowledge of economic fundamentals and ability to make estimations and proposing alternatives.
• Process Simulation - Ability to simulate processes by means of software or other methodologies.
• Mass balance - Ability to calculate (using software and spreadsheets) the mass balance of a process.
• Process Design Criteria - Knowledge of parameters required to design the process.
• Piping & Instrumentation - Diagram Ability to produce, understand and deliver piping and instrumentation diagrams.

RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit . The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Process and Project Engineering Manager .

The role of the Process Engineer is critical in achieving the targets of the Manufacturing function as well as supporting the Business Strategy.

The purpose of the Process Engineer role is to :

• Provide technical support to factory operations by leading, coaching and supporting the problem solving of process deviations that may occur.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs, increases production efficiency and provides quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to successfully deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Contribute towards the development of the site’s CAPEX agenda.
• Deliver on the CAPEX agenda by executing projects within an agreed time, scope and budget.

Engineer • Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Offer

Work in a company with a solid track record of performance.

You will be responsible for:

1. Developing SOPs and Process Flows for new and/or modified equipment and procedures to meet functional and reliability requirements.
2. Determining critical process metrics that can be monitored on a regular basis.
3. Conducting process audits and resolving audit findings.

You have at least 9 years of experience, including solid experience in a similar role within Utilities.

You have working knowledge of chemical, oil, gas, and oil & Gas industries.

You are highly goal-driven and work well in fast-paced environments.

You possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data.

You are a strong mentor and coach who builds high-performing teams.

Our client is an independent Talent Acquisition Consultancy, with hands-on experience, committed to providing outstanding recruitment solutions.