Are you an analytical and forward-thinking Industrial Engineer with a passion for optimizing complex systems? Senwes Ltd., a leading name in the agricultural and technology sectors, is seeking a talented Industrial Engineer to join their team in Klerksdorp. This unique permanent position is not about factories or assembly lines; it’s about applying your expertise in process optimization and data-driven analysis to enhance IT project execution and operational efficiency within a centralized IT Project Office.
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, the ability to streamline processes and maximize resource utilization is critical. This role offers an exciting challenge: to support and enhance IT project delivery across the entire organization by leveraging core industrial engineering principles. You will be instrumental in improving delivery performance, strengthening governance, and ensuring that every IT project is executed with precision and strategic foresight. Your work will directly translate into tangible improvements in efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall organizational success, making you a key player in Senwes’s strategic growth.
Key Areas of Responsibility: What You’ll Do
This position is designed for a problem-solver who can dissect complex workflows and apply structured methodologies to drive change. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and impactful, spanning multiple critical functions.
- Project Support & Coordination: You will play a crucial support role in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of IT project activities across various business units. This involves coordinating cross-functional teams, meticulously monitoring project timelines and deliverables, and providing project managers with essential documentation, reports, and real-time dashboards to ensure every project aligns with the company’s overarching business goals.
- Process Improvement & Automation: A core function of this role is to analyze and optimize existing IT project workflows. You will use proven industrial engineering techniques like Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to identify inefficiencies. Your work will involve developing and standardizing frameworks and process documentation to improve consistency in project delivery, ultimately recommending and implementing solutions for process automation and system improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
- Data Analysis & Strategic Reporting: You will be the go-to expert for project performance data. This includes collecting, analyzing, and interpreting key data points related to project timelines, costs, resource allocation, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). You will design and maintain interactive, real-time dashboards for internal stakeholders, providing crucial insights through scenario modeling, forecasting, and detailed cost-benefit analysis. This strategic reporting will be vital for making informed decisions.
- Resource & Capacity Planning: Efficiency is built on proper resource allocation. You will evaluate workforce and infrastructure capacity to ensure optimal resource distribution across all IT projects. You will also assist with demand forecasting, ensuring that resources are available to meet the demands of the organization’s project pipeline and long-term strategic objectives.
- Governance & Compliance: You will help maintain the integrity of Senwes’s project governance framework, ensuring compliance with methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models. This also includes supporting internal audits, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards such as POPIA and King IV.
Required Qualifications & Professional Experience
To be considered for this challenging and rewarding role, you must possess a solid academic foundation and practical experience in a relevant field.
- Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field is a prerequisite. This academic background provides the theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed in this role.
- Experience: You should have between 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, process engineering, or systems analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with exposure to enterprise IT environments and structured project offices, as this experience is highly beneficial for the specific challenges of this position.
Why Join Senwes?
Senwes is a company that values innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. We are dedicated to transformation and actively encourage applications from designated groups, who will receive preference in our selection process. We believe in providing our employees with a supportive and challenging environment where they can grow their skills and contribute to meaningful projects. This role, in particular, offers a unique blend of engineering principles and technology, placing you at the forefront of operational improvement within a progressive organization.
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If you are an Industrial Engineer ready to apply your skills in a non-traditional but highly impactful IT environment, we invite you to apply.
Closing Date: 23 September 2025
Please note: If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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