Logistics Engineer

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Logistics Engineer improving warehouse and supply chain processes at DSV, enhancing productivity and service performance in logistics operations.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeKempton Park • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyse operational data, processes, and material flow to identify improvement opportunities across warehouse and logistics operations
Design, implement, and audit continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of quantified benefits and performance gains
Develop robust business cases for capital and operational investments, including ROI analysis, productivity improvements, and cost-benefit evaluations
Lead and manage improvement projects, ensuring delivery against defined timelines, milestones, and objectives
Apply structured change management methodologies to ensure sustainable implementation of process improvements
Facilitate problem-solving sessions and provide training on continuous improvement tools and methodologies where required
Collaborate with cross-functional client and internal teams on new projects, product launches, and Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIPs)
Support solution design and costing activities by providing engineering input, validating assumptions, and ensuring proposed solutions are practical and fit-for-purpose within the operational environment
Deliver training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and Change Management principles to drive operational excellence
Determine and validate labour requirements using MTM (Methods-Time Measurement) methodology
Lead and support resource planning and job clocking initiatives to improve workforce productivity and operational performance
Identify and implement automation and mechanisation solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability
Support and drive tactical operational changes within warehouse environments, including processes, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and automation technologies
Mentor, coach, and develop junior, graduate, and intern logistics engineers to build capability within the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Grade 12
B.Eng/ B.tech Industrial Engineering Degree Or similar NQF level 7 or higher
Advanced MS Excel
MS Visio
MS Project
Data Analytics Experience
AutoCAD/ Autodesk inventor drawing
Power BI (Beneficial)
Minitab (Beneficial)
SAP (Beneficial)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in engineering and warehouse operations
At least 3 years’ Industrial Engineering experience in a logistics environment
Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel and intermediate AutoCAD (minimum 1 year experience)
Proven experience in warehouse design and solution costing
Solid understanding of logistics operations and industry practices
Experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement Programmes (CIP), and related methodologies
Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery
Experience in resource planning and labour optimisation
Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve supply chain processes
Strong work ethic with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs
Customer relationship management experience
Ability to train and coach staff across all levels, from operational to management
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking capability
Proficiency in data analytics and interpretation to support decision-making
Willingness and ability to travel within South Africa as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalyticsLeanSix SigmaChange ManagementMethods-Time Measurement (MTM)Warehouse DesignSolution CostingResource PlanningLabour OptimisationProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTrainingCoachingCollaborationAttention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingStrong Work EthicCustomer Relationship ManagementMentoringLeadership

Certifications

B.Eng Industrial EngineeringB.Tech Industrial Engineering