Industrial Engineer Recruitment South Africa
PMG recruits Industrial Engineers and continuous improvement specialists across South Africa — for manufacturing, logistics and operations businesses looking to improve productivity, flow and cost.
PMG Recruitment Services has been recruiting engineers in South Africa since 2008. We work nationally, approach experienced engineers who are not actively looking, and assess every candidate against the technical realities of your projects and sites — not just their CV.
What This Role Covers
Industrial Engineers are typically responsible for:
- Work study, time studies and capacity planning
- Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects
- Layout design and process flow
- Productivity, OEE and cost analysis
- Standard operating procedures and line balancing
- Supporting new products, lines and capital projects
What We Assess
We assess measurable improvements delivered (output, cost, waste, lead time), Lean or Six Sigma certification and real project results, data analysis skills, and the ability to lead change on the floor.
Industrial Engineer Salary Benchmarks
Our 2026 South African Engineering Salary Guide puts experienced Industrial Engineers at roughly R40k–R60k per month CTC and senior engineers at R60k–R100k+. Continuous Improvement Managers typically earn more.
Example Role Profile
See an example of the kind of Industrial Engineer role we typically recruit for: view the role profile.
Part of Our Engineering and Manufacturing Practices
Industrial engineering recruitment spans our Engineering and Manufacturing practices.
Current Vacancies
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How We Work
- We take a detailed brief on the role, the team and the business context — not just a job spec.
- We search and approach candidates, including those who are not actively looking, and assess them against that brief.
- We present a short, well-matched shortlist with context on each candidate.
- We support you through interviews, offer and start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit Continuous Improvement Managers?
Yes, including Lean and Six Sigma leaders.
Do you recruit industrial engineers for logistics?
Yes, for warehousing, distribution and operations businesses.
Do you recruit graduate industrial engineers?
Our focus is experienced engineers, but we can include graduates within a wider assignment.
Hiring an Industrial Engineer?
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