{"id":31553,"date":"2026-03-09T12:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/engineer-packing-systems-artisan-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T00:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T00:24:21","slug":"engineer-packing-systems-artisan-assistant","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31553","title":{"rendered":"Engineer: Packing Systems \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Artisan: Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Advert Summary\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tClover os looking for a Engineer: Packaging Systems to manages all packaging-related topics (Development &amp; Design, Innovation, Optimisation, Compliance, Technical support) under his\/her responsibility, as a project team leader and\/or member of a project team.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tDegree \u2013 Related to Engineering<br \/>\n\tExperience in working with senior management<br \/>\n\tWorking with Senior Management<br \/>\n\tComputer literacy<br \/>\n\tBusiness English: Fluent<br \/>\n\tDriver\u2019s license<br \/>\n\tTravel off-site\/ overnight stay<br \/>\n\tRelevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level<\/p>\n<p>Competencies\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tApproaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively<br \/>\n\tClear and sound reasoning ability<br \/>\n\tProactive and action orientated<br \/>\n\tActs with honesty and consistency<br \/>\n\tMaintains high standards<br \/>\n\tMust be a team player<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with others to achieve a common objective<br \/>\n\tLead and drive change for improvement<br \/>\n\tInterpersonal effectiveness<br \/>\n\tCommitment and motivation<br \/>\n\tThinking and reasoning logically<br \/>\n\tCustomer orientated<br \/>\n\tCommunicates effectively<br \/>\n\tAbility to apply numerical principles<br \/>\n\tAbility to plan and organize<br \/>\n\tApply expertise and technology<\/p>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\nManage packaging material integration in Clover packaging systems \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tLiaise with NPBD team on new projects to understand packaging requirements and provide feedback on the feasibility of the required material<br \/>\n\tLiaise with Procurement on CI projects that require material changes and assess impact on packaging equipment and processes<br \/>\n\tEvaluate packaging material suitability in new projects and CI initiatives. Arrange trials as required to evaluate packaging material and packaging machinery performance<br \/>\n\tComplete trial reports and distribute to all parties involved<br \/>\n\tWork with other teams and suppliers to aid in development of packaging material and\/or to rectify or enhance packaging material design \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tBuild strong networks with key packaging suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and application<br \/>\n\tEnsure the development of packaging in line with the Marketing brief and company&#8217;s business plans, cost targets and delivering on defined consumer expectations<br \/>\n\tContinuously evaluate Clover facilities for savings opportunities in material, waste , running cost etc. Initiate projects to realise savings opportunities<\/p>\n<p>Provide input and support to Packaging Systems development \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tEvaluate new technologies and improve existing designs using industry best practices in order to achieve the above<br \/>\n\tStandard requirements for mainstream technology understood and interpreted into new designs &amp; developments<br \/>\n\tHelp to ensure that standardised packing system engineering design principles &amp; equipment specifications are implemented and complied to across all manufacturing facilities\u00a0<br \/>\n\tSupport in the initial investigations and assist in developing appropriate technical solutions to business requirements<br \/>\n\tSupport in the development of packaging systems project budgets<br \/>\n\tPacking system engineering support to the maintenance of a database containing technological information, standard designs and equipment specifications<\/p>\n<p>Provide input and support to Packaging Systems project execution<\/p>\n<p>\tProvide guidance and assistance to the execution of packing system modification projects<br \/>\n\tEnsure that packaging systems effectively converts raw materials into final products. This includes evaluation of raw material handling as well as ensuring that final product meets specification<br \/>\n\tIf called upon, ensure that execution work performed under direction of Project Engineering happens according to the allocated budget and time constraints imposed by the particular business case<br \/>\n\tIf called upon, ensure that all required drawings and updated documents are delivered according to the requirements of Project Engineering\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Provide packaging systems technical support and leadership to internal clients\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tWork with site technical teams to understand and address technical constraints in packaging systems<br \/>\n\tEnsure successful knowledge transfer to site technical teams<br \/>\n\tEffectively engage with site leadership to understand pain points<br \/>\n\tProvide guidance in potential savings opportunities\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Develop and maintain a high level of engineering expertise in the field of packing system engineering \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMaintaining links with OEM\u2019s and other industry experts to ensure Clover has early sight of new technology developments of relevance to our strategies and operations<br \/>\n\tCommunicating these new technological developments to a broader audience of technical leaders and key role players in marketing<br \/>\n\tDeliver packing system engineering input for the establishment of masterplans for Clover&#8217;s production facilities<br \/>\n\tInvestigate &amp; develop knowledge on new pack materials, technologies, printing processes, packaging equipment, innovation and saving opportunities<\/p>\n<p>Deadline:16th March,2026<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Clover S.A. 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