Chemical Process Engineer Water Startup

Drytong; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A Cape Town-based startup is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to design and optimize water prototypes. Ideal candidates have a minimum of 5 years in the water industry, showcasing problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach. This role offers the chance to significantly impact future water technology while working closely with innovative leaders. Competitive salary and equity participation are included.

Benefits

Equity participation plan

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Solid experience in the water industry.
• Resourceful, practical, and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Help design, build and optimize the prototype.
• Research, monitor, and evaluate new water technologies.
• Work on R&D projects and innovations.

Skills

Experience in water technologies

Problem-solving skills

Hands-on experience

Job description

We'reDrytong, a Cape Town-born startup with a bold mission : to make houses% water self-sufficient.

We're shaking up an industry that hasn't changed much in years – and it's all happening right here in South Africa.

We're not just dreaming big – we're building big.

And to do that, we needyou.We're looking for our firstChemical Process Engineer– a hands-on, inventive, and driven person to work on our prototype.If you've been looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get in at theground floorof a startup with global ambitions, this is it.

You'll work side by side with our mechatronics engineer, our experienced Founder & CEO and have the kind of growth and responsibility you'd never get in a big corporate company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Help design, build and optimize our Prototype
• Test it, troubleshoot it, make it better
• Research, monitor and evaluate water technologies
• Work on new ideas, innovations, and R&D projects to keep us ahead of the game

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience
• Solid experience in the water industry
• Someone who's resourceful, practical, and loves rolling up their sleeves
• A problem-solver who's ready to tackle challenges head-on

What's In It For You?

Location : Cape Town- Employment type : Full time- Salary : RK - RK CTC + Equity participation plan This isn't just a job – it's an adventure to shape the future of water technology. Send us your CV and references at,please write "CPE25" at the top of your CV and in the email subject.

We usually receive a very high volume of applications, so only those that meet the requirements will be considered.