Chemical Engineer - Project Management

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Project completion bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

PMP certification support

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading industrial company in Vereeniging to hire a dynamic Chemical Engineer with strong project management skills. You will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of capital projects and process improvements, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role demands leadership, stakeholder coordination, and a proven track record in chemical process design and plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years in chemical engineering with at least 3 years in project management or project engineering.
• Experience managing industrial capital projects or process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of PMI project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of chemical process design, equipment and plant operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects from conception to handover.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to meet milestones.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide engineering expertise during execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare project reports, updates, and post-project evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Chemical Engineer with a passion for project management to join their team in Vereeniging . This role is instrumental in overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of capital projects and process improvement initiatives. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required technical specifications, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen combined with excellent organizational and leadership skills to effectively manage complex engineering endeavors and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from conception and feasibility studies to commissioning and handover.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and suppliers to ensure project milestones are met.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide engineering expertise throughout project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates, and post-project evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical engineering, with at least 3 years in project management or project engineering roles.
• Demonstrated success in managing industrial capital projects or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI) and tools.
• Knowledge of chemical process design, equipment, and plant operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement into senior project management roles.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects within a leading industrial company.
• Professional development and PMP certification support.