Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension benefits

Environmental certification training

Sustainability impact role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Environmental Chemical Engineer in Polokwane to develop and implement sustainable chemical processes that minimize environmental impact. You will ensure regulatory compliance, design wastewater treatment systems, and evaluate performance of industrial operations, collaborating with plant managers and regulators.

The role emphasizes reducing waste and energy use while maintaining strong communication across teams in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in environmental engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in environmental compliance and process optimization within an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes; experience with monitoring and analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage environmental control systems, such as wastewater treatment and air pollution control.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations.
• Optimize chemical processes to reduce waste generation and energy consumption.
• Monitor environmental performance indicators and prepare regulatory reports.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental best practices to operational teams.

Skills

Environmental regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Environmental engineering specialization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Environmental Chemical Engineer to join their team in Polokwane . This hybrid role focuses on developing and implementing sustainable chemical processes and technologies that minimize environmental impact. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, designing wastewater treatment systems, and evaluating the environmental performance of industrial operations. This position is key to helping our client achieve its sustainability goals and operate responsibly within the community, working closely with plant managers and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage environmental control systems, such as wastewater treatment and air pollution control.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations.
• Optimize chemical processes to reduce waste generation and energy consumption.
• Monitor environmental performance indicators and prepare regulatory reports.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental best practices to operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in environmental engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in environmental compliance and process optimization within an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and analysis techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for environmental certification and training.
• A role that contributes directly to environmental sustainability.