Plant Project Engineer (FMCG)

Recruiter:

Boikago Group

Job Ref:

PLANTPROJENG2026

Date posted:

Monday, January 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R600 000 negotiable

SUMMARY:
Technical Projects Engineer (FMCG)-Fixed Term

POSITION INFO:

PLANT PROJECT ENGINEER

Our client is a food packaging manufacturing company based in Boksburg seeking for a dynamic Plant Project Engineer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)

Drive time studies and accurate data collection
Drive optimisation of planned changes (Mould changes/colour changes/Weight changes) through accurate data collection and implementation of improvement actions
Develop and lead multiple projects in the plant (equipment commissioning, production processes, water & energy savings, plant layout, etc)
Identify and recommend improvement areas to improve productivity (Improve machine efficiencies/ Improve cycle times / Reduce cost)
Champion energy efficiency for the division - reduction of electricity usage by daily tracking and recommendation of improvement areas
Champion all trial run requests in the division and reporting
Drive data-based decision making and recommendations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

BEng or BTech Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering degree
3 - 5 Years engineering experience is required in a food manufacturing environment
An ability to communicate at all levels
Be familiar with food safety standards
An ability to negotiate effectively
A strong ability to think logically and rationally
Assertive and forthright
A strong financial and commercial aptitude

If you meet the requirements kindly submit your application to

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