Chemical Engineering Intern — Hands-On Training & Mentorship

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced chemical-?

Hands-on industry experience

Safe and supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is offering a Junior Chemical Engineer internship to join their production and development team. The role provides hands-on experience in process monitoring, data collection, small-scale experiments, and optimization of existing production lines.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, eager to learn, and ready to work on-site with a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong academic record with understanding of core chemical engineering principles.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Soweto and in a team.
• Available for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in monitoring and optimizing chemical production processes.
• Collect and analyze process data for reports.
• Participate in lab experiments and pilot plant trials under supervision.
• Help troubleshoot minor process deviations and operational issues.
• Contribute to SOP development and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to SHE policies and procedures.
• Support process improvement and data gathering.
• Conduct literature reviews on chemical engineering topics.
• Assist with equipment checks and maintenance records.
• Learn and apply fundamental chemical engineering principles daily.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is offering a Junior Chemical Engineer internship to join their production and development team. The role provides hands-on experience in process monitoring, data collection, small-scale experiments, and optimization of existing production lines.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, eager to learn, and ready to work on-site with a proactive attitude.