Chemical Process Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing or relocation assistance

Health and life insurance

Pension fund contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to join its Rustenburg operations on-site. You will oversee and optimize critical chemical processes from concept to full-scale production, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

This hands-on role requires tackling complex technical challenges and contributing to continuous improvement in a leading industrial setting. You will design and scale processes, develop SOPs, lead projects, and provide training to operators and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering.
• Proven ability to design and scale up chemical processes.
• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation software.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission new chemical processing equipment and systems.
• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all chemical processes.
• Conduct regular process audits and performance evaluations to identify inefficiencies.
• Implement corrective actions to improve product quality, yield, and process safety.
• Manage process-related projects, including scope, budget, and timeline.
• Provide technical support and training to plant operators and technicians.

Skills

Process engineering

PSM & risk assessment

Project leadership

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Chemical Process Engineer to join their established operations in Rustenburg . This is an on-site position requiring a dedicated professional to oversee and optimize critical chemical processes. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of process development, from conceptual design to full-scale production, ensuring adherence to stringent safety and quality standards. This role is suited for an engineer who excels in a hands‑on environment, enjoys tackling intricate technical challenges, and is committed to contributing to the company's operational success and continuous improvement initiatives within a leading industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission new chemical processing equipment and systems.


• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all chemical processes.


• Conduct regular process audits and performance evaluations to identify inefficiencies.


• Implement corrective actions to improve product quality, yield, and process safety.


• Manage process-related projects, including scope, budget, and timeline.


• Provide technical support and training to plant operators and technicians.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering .


• 5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.


• Proven ability to design and scale up chemical processes.


• Experience with process safety management (PSM) and risk assessments.


• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation software.


• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with performance bonuses.


• Company‑provided housing or relocation assistance.


• Comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance.


• Pension fund contributions.


• Opportunities for career advancement and further specialization.