Value Engineer at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The Value Engineer supports value improvement initiatives that enhance the function-to-cost ratio of products, processes, systems, and technologies across the Shoprite Group.
• The role assists with analysing operations, identifying improvement opportunities, and contributing to initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise resource use. Working in an industrial-engineering support capacity, the Value Engineer I gathers and analyses data, documents processes, develops improvement options, and contributes to recommendations that strengthen operational performance and reduce risk. 
• This role forms part of the Value Engineering team that enables the organisation to “do more with less,” improving systems and processes to support cost-efficient, customer-centric solutions. 

Job Objectives    

Operational Support & Analysis 

• Assist in conducting value engineering activities on allocated projects, including collecting information, performing basic analyses, documenting findings, and supporting project execution. 
• Review selected product, process, or system designs to identify inefficiencies, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Gather, organise, and validate operational data to support senior team members in conducting cost and functional analyses.
• Contribute to the preparation of alternative solution options by applying structured problem-solving techniques and following established methods. 

Project & Documentation Support

• Assist in compiling business case inputs, including data summaries, cost tables, timelines, and benefits estimates based on accurate information and research. 
• Support cost–benefit analyses for new or existing initiatives through data collection, calculation, and consolidation of findings.
• Draft project plans and track key milestones to support timely project delivery.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for review by more senior Value Engineers. 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with internal stakeholders (e.g., store managers, technical teams, operations teams) to gather information and clarify operational requirements.
• Support coordination efforts across teams to enable smooth implementation of activities.
• Maintain professional communication when interacting with suppliers or external partners under guidance.

Tools, Methods & Continuous Improvement

• Use and maintain analysis tools, templates, and models required for activities.
• Apply basic industrial engineering principles (e.g., process mapping, time studies, layout analysis).
• Stay informed about relevant tools, technologies, and value engineering practices, and actively apply new learnings to assigned work.

Team Contribution 

• Provide administrative, analytical, and research support to the Group Value Engineer and Senior Value Engineers on active projects.
• Participate in workshops, reviews, and VE events to contribute ideas and support facilitation activities.
• Uphold project governance requirements by ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to established processes. 

Qualifications    

Essential:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Experience    

• 5 years’ experience in an Industrial Engineering, process improvement, operations, or analytical role.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Exposure to data analysis, problem-solving, and process improvement techniques (essential).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 with proficiency in Excel and presentation tools (essential).
• Exposure to Value Engineering concepts, Lean, or process optimisation methodologies (advantageous).

Closing Date    

• 2026/06/26