Chemical Process Engineer – On‑Site Growth in Soweto Plant

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

On-the-job training

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize day-to-day plant processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with operators and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on developing SOPs, supporting capital projects, and delivering data-driven improvements while maintaining high operational standards on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a chemical plant environment.
• Strong understanding of unit operations and process control.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work on-site in Soweto, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance, analyze data, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Troubleshoot issues, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support process improvements and capital projects.
• Develop and update SOPs and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support operator training on process changes and best practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation.
• Conduct process safety reviews and participate in incident investigations.
• Generate reports on plant performance and efficiency improvements.
• Work with the Soweto operational team to meet production targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to optimize day-to-day plant processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with operators and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on developing SOPs, supporting capital projects, and delivering data-driven improvements while maintaining high operational standards on-site.