Industrial Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003293/Sam

Date posted:

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Industrial Engineer – Transport Performance & Cost Optimisation

ð Johannesburg East | ð¢ Operations Performance / Finance | ð Analytics-Driven Role

This role is ideal for an Industrial Engineer with experience in transport, fleet, logistics, or distribution analytics who is passionate about using data to improve operational performance and reduce costs.

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Industrial Engineer to drive performance, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency across our transport and fleet operations.

This role sits at the intersection of Operations and Finance, focusing on improving fuel efficiency, fleet utilisation, maintenance cost performance, and driver productivity through advanced analytics, modelling, and dashboard automation.

You will play a critical role in identifying inefficiencies, improving asset performance, and enabling data-driven decision-making that directly impacts operational profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Analytics & Optimisation

Analyse fleet performance, utilisation, fuel efficiency, and operational costs
Identify inefficiencies, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities
Develop performance benchmarks and support optimisation initiatives

Fleet, Fuel, and Cost Performance

Monitor fuel consumption, cost per km, and route efficiency
Analyse fleet utilisation, downtime, and asset productivity
Evaluate repair and maintenance cost trends and lifecycle performance
Support cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives

Dashboard Development & Reporting

Develop automated dashboards using Power BI or similar tools
Deliver weekly and monthly operational performance insights
Translate data into actionable operational recommendations

Modelling, Forecasting & Planning

Support utilisation modelling, cost modelling, and forecasting
Provide analytics to support operational and financial planning
Enable data-driven decision-making across Operations and Finance

Data Integrity & Business Partnering

Ensure accuracy and integrity of operational data
Partner with Operations, Fleet, Workshop, and Finance teams
Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

BEng / BSc Industrial Engineering (Essential)

Experience

3–8 years Industrial Engineering or Operations Analytics experience
Experience in logistics, transport, fleet, or distribution environments strongly preferred
Proven experience analysing operational performance and cost drivers

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel (Essential)
Power BI or similar BI tools (Essential)
SQL (Preferred)
ERP, fleet management, or telematics systems (Advantageous)
Python or R (Advantageous)

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Commercial mindset with focus on cost optimisation
Ability to translate data into operational insight
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and improvement-focused

Why Join This Role?

High-impact role influencing operational performance and cost efficiency
Strong exposure to both Finance and Operations leadership
Opportunity to build advanced analytics and dashboard capability
Direct impact on operational profitability and performance

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