Chemical Process Engineer - Hybrid, Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a motivated Chemical Engineer to drive process development, scale-up, and optimization for high-value chemical products. The role includes hands-on lab work, pilot plant trials, and collaboration with R&D and production teams in a hybrid work setting.

The successful candidate will translate new syntheses into robust manufacturing processes, leveraging a strong academic background and practical aptitude to advance specialty chemical manufacturing in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and familiarity with experimental design.
• Basic understanding of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with process simulation software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of new chemical processes, from bench-scale to pilot and commercial production.
• Conduct experiments and trials to optimize reaction conditions, yields, and product purity.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare reports detailing process findings and recommendations.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new and existing processes.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and implement solutions to maintain product quality and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on process scale-up challenges and technology transfer.
• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and safety reviews.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a motivated Chemical Engineer to drive process development, scale-up, and optimization for high-value chemical products. The role includes hands-on lab work, pilot plant trials, and collaboration with R&D and production teams in a hybrid work setting.

The successful candidate will translate new syntheses into robust manufacturing processes, leveraging a strong academic background and practical aptitude to advance specialty chemical manufacturing in