Job Description
Lead and support R&D initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and product/process performance.
Manage a team of two junior industrial engineers in the team.
Run special projects across multiple departments (operations, packhouse, logistics, exports, admin, IT).
Improve data flow and data integrity: map processes, identify bottlenecks, streamline information handovers.
Support AI integration and automation opportunities (e.g., dashboards, forecasting, workflow automation, reporting).
Research and evaluate new technologies (AgriTech, IoT, sensors, traceability systems, ERP/WMS improvements).
Work with internal teams and external partners to implement improvements and measure outcomes.
Build practical business cases: cost/benefit, ROI, risk, change management and implementation plans.
Create and maintain clear documentation, SOPs, and project reporting.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred).
Fully bilingual: Afrikaans & English (spoken and written).
Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate problems into structured solutions.
Confident communicator — able to work cross-functionally and get buy-in from stakeholders.
Comfortable working with data (Excel/Power BI or similar) and process improvement frameworks.
Advantage: experience with systems in agriculture (traceability, packhouse systems, ERP/WMS, AgriTech platforms) or similar industries.