Chemical Process Engineer Water Startup

Drytong; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking water technology startup in Cape Town is seeking its first Chemical Process Engineer to design and optimize prototypes for water self-sufficiency solutions. The role involves hands-on R&D and problem-solving in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in the water industry. The position offers a competitive salary between R600K - R800K CTC and equity participation. Join us on a groundbreaking journey to reshape water technology.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the chemical or water industry.
• Solid experience working on prototypes or R&D projects.
• Able to troubleshoot and optimize processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize the prototype.
• Test and troubleshoot the prototype.
• Research and monitor water technologies.
• Work on innovations and R&D projects.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Problem-solving

Hands-on experience

Job description

We’re Drytong, a Cape Town-born startup with a bold mission: to make houses 100% water self-sufficient. We're shaking up an industry that hasn’t changed much in 300 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 need you.

We’re looking for our first Chemical 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 ground floor of 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 : R600K - R800K 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 [e-mail], 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.