SUBJECT: JOB ADVERTISEMENT (09/10/2025)
Job Title: Junior Process Engineer
Location: Cereal & Malt – Extract (Pty) Ltd, Industria, JHB
Department: Engineering / Process Development
Reports To: Process Engineer

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated Junior Process Engineer with a strong background in one of the following disciplines; mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering. The ideal candidate will assist in monitoring, analysing, and improving production processes across our syrup, germination, spray drier plants and milling facilities. This role provides hands-on experience with process
operations, data analysis, and product development, contributing directly to operational efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
• Process Monitoring: Track and record process parameters including flow rates, air pressures, temperatures, and timings in the syrup, germination, spray drier plants and milling capabilities on equipment and efficiency monitoring aligning to specifications
ensuring optimal performance and compliance with standards.
• Data Capture and Analysis: Collect operational data from processing areas; perform analysis to monitor yields, throughput, and efficiency. Generate reports and recommendations for process improvements.
• Process Improvement Support: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and implementing process improvements in day-to-day operations and new projects. Collaborate with senior engineers and production teams to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Research and Development: Participate in R&D initiatives for new products and processes, including laboratory trials, pilot tests, and process optimization.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of operational parameters, experiments, and process changes. Prepare technical reports and present findings to senior engineers and management.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with food safety and quality, health and safety, and environmental regulations. Support the implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, statistical software, or process monitoring systems).
• Basic understanding and operational function of process equipment is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

CONCLUSION
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be computer literate, calculator, and telephone. Frequent sitting, talking, hearing, walking and occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and ability to adjust vision for close vision work. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity, and extremes of hot and cold are possible.

Interested persons should submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Paul Rautenbach at email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Megan Muir at email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , by no later than 12h00 on 27 October 2025.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

Retired Professional Engineers and Technologists in the discipline of Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Control Scada and Instrumentation

EThekwini Technical Services has a need to supplement its in-house engineering capacity as well as support to its engineering mentorship programs.

THERE ARE TWO CATEGORIES OF EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

Mentorship

The engineering mentorship program currently has more that 50 candidate engineers and technologists and while these candidates are placed in the various departments under a professional engineer/technologist, there is a need to provided oversight, program management, experience assessment, guidance and coordination to these candidates until registration. Applicants MUST have a good understanding and working knowledge of ECSA’s registration requirements.

Expert

Subject/discipline experts are required to provide input into strategic initiatives, projects, and programs.

POTENTIAL APPLICANTS NEED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Submit a full CV, including their respective specific discipline and experience in water and/or sanitation
2. Proof of registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist.
3. Submit proof of residence within the eThekwini metro area.
4. Have a valid driver’s license.

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have previous local government experience. The work required is parttime and would suit retired Professional Engineers and Technologists.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING COMPENSATION:

• An hourly rate payable to be determined (currently a minimum of R1200/hour for engineers and R1000/hour for technologists depending on expertise required at the time) with increases in line with municipal staff increases.
• A travel allowance only if work travel exceeds 500km/month.

Completed documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “Expression of interest: Retired Professional Engineers/Technologists” placed in the tender box at the ground floor entrance to the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Customer Services Building, 131 KE Masinga Road, Durban, 4001.

CLOSING DATE:

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT 12:00

Enquiries: Bhavna Soni, Pr.Eng
Tel: (031) 311 8602 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Short Course: 11-14 Aug 2025
Venue: InnoVenton Seminar Room, Nelson Mandela University

The possibilities of spreadsheets are generally underestimated. By employing the data analysis functions, you can increase your understanding of your data and subsequently improve decision-making.

Participants will acquire a working knowledge of the following:

• How to obtain summaries of a given data set, identify trends and use Z scores
• How to perform inferential statistical analysis such as calculation of confidence intervals, t-tests, ANOVA, etc
• How to perform bivariate and multiple regression analysis on given data and the validation and use of such regression models to define optimum conditions
• How to create an efficient experimental design

You will analyse real and relevant data sets under the guidance of the lecturer. The course emphasis is on interpretation of computer output rather than on calculations. Participants are evaluated by completing a test on the work covered.

Who should attend?

Scientists, engineers and technologists who want to analyse their data by using practical statistical methods available in Excel.

Course requirements:

• A good working knowledge of Excel. No previous knowledge of inferential statistics is required.
• A personal laptop with the genuine software MS Excel & memory stick to download course material.

Cost: R6500

BOOK NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE: http://slp.mandela.ac.za/

For more information and bookings please contact:

Dr Melissa Gouws T 041 504 3233

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InnoVenton reserves the right to reschedule the SLP if necessary, delegates will be informed accordingly.