Industrial Engineering Graduate Opportunity – Johannesburg

Join FlySafair’s Industrial Engineering Graduate Programme in Johannesburg and gain hands-on experience in business process optimisation, project execution, and stakeholder engagement. Develop BPMN 2.0 skills, document SOPs, and contribute to impactful initiatives over a 9–12 month contract.



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Closing Date: 21 October 2025

Are you a recent Industrial Engineering graduate ready to launch your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? FlySafair invites ambitious, analytical, and solutions-driven individuals to join our Business Optimisation team in Johannesburg for a 9–12 month graduate programme designed to accelerate your professional growth.

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in business process improvement, project execution, and digital transformation within one of South Africa’s leading aviation companies.

🌟 What You’ll Do

As a Business Optimisation Graduate, you’ll play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives and operational enhancements across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the documentation, analysis, and improvement of business processes
  • Participating in project delivery by executing assigned tasks and contributing to team success
  • Conducting as-is and to-be process analysis for optimisation initiatives
  • Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials to support project rollouts
  • Learning to map both simple and complex processes using BPMN 2.0 notation
  • Maintaining project documentation and updating records on management portals
  • Tracking project progress using central project management tools, including task updates and blockers
  • Engaging with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and provide progress updates
  • Gaining exposure to industry-relevant software and tools to build technical competence

✅ Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
  • B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering (Essential)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Meticulous attention to detail

💼 Personal Attributes

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Professional and ethical
  • A team player who can also work independently
  • Eager to learn and grow
  • Discreet with sensitive information
  • Results-oriented and proactive
  • Holistic in their thinking
  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Customer-centric in approach

📌 Additional Information

  • This is a junior-level, contract-based position located in Johannesburg
  • Duration: 9–12 months
  • Salary: Market-related
  • Employment Equity: This is not an EE-designated position, but preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups
  • Applications via email will not be accepted
  • If you do not hear back within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
  • FlySafair reserves the right not to proceed with this vacancy or to appoint based on operational needs

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in industrial engineering. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of aviation through innovation and operational excellence.


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