Chemical Engineering Intern — Plant Operations & Mentorship

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Future employment potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer intern to join the plant support team. You will work closely with experienced engineers, assist in monitoring processes, collecting data, and learning through hands-on tasks in a real-world chemical manufacturing environment.

This internship provides mentorship, exposure to safety procedures, and the chance to develop foundational chemical engineering skills with potential for future full-time employment based on

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in chemical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with mentors.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in monitoring plant operations and collecting process data.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for operational issues, including minor equipment adjustments and checks.
• Participate in process safety reviews and update safety documentation as needed.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests and analyze results under guidance.
• Help prepare reports on process performance, equipment status, and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer intern to join the plant support team. You will work closely with experienced engineers, assist in monitoring processes, collecting data, and learning through hands-on tasks in a real-world chemical manufacturing environment.

This internship provides mentorship, exposure to safety procedures, and the chance to develop foundational chemical engineering skills with potential for future full-time employment based on