Chemical Engineer - Project Management

Placements24; Lenasia; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development support

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Chemical Engineer to lead capital projects in Soweto. The role covers the full lifecycle from concept to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, 5–7 years of chemical engineering experience with 3+ years in project management, and strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5–7 years in chemical engineering, with at least 3 years in project management or project engineering roles.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Familiarity with PMI or PRINCE2 project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and closure of capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure success.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety regulations and environmental policies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Primavera

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic Chemical Engineer with strong project management skills to lead capital projects in Soweto . This role involves managing the entire lifecycle of engineering projects, from conceptualization and design through to commissioning and handover. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate combines technical engineering expertise with proven project execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and closure of chemical engineering capital projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure project success.
• Oversee project design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all projects comply with company standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• 5-7 years of experience in chemical engineering, with at least 3 years in project management or project engineering roles.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2).
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities to lead significant capital investment projects.
• Professional development and project management certification support.
• A stimulating role involving diverse technical and managerial challenges.