Durban: Junior Chemical Engineer for Plant Operations

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured training

Mentorship

Career growth

Safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Chemical Engineer to join our Durban plant operations team. This entry‑level role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to gain hands‑on experience in a real chemical manufacturing environment and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

You will support daily plant activities, monitor processes, and learn from seasoned engineers through a structured training program and mentorship aimed at building foundational industry skills.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of fundamental chemical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant operations and process parameters to ensure optimal performance and adherence to production schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive learning

Education

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Chemical Engineer to join our Durban plant operations team. This entry‑level role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to gain hands‑on experience in a real chemical manufacturing environment and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

You will support daily plant activities, monitor processes, and learn from seasoned engineers through a structured training program and mentorship aimed at building foundational industry skills.