Graduate Chemical Engineer - Projects

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on PM experience

Networking opportunities

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Chemical Engineer intern to join their projects team in Paarl. You will assist in planning, scheduling, procurement tracking, and documentation while gaining hands-on experience under senior project managers and engineers.

You will develop skills in project lifecycles within the industrial sector of the Western Cape, with mentorship and guidance. There is potential for future full-time employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, obtained within the last two years.
• Strong academic record and foundational understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn, proactive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in planning and scheduling of project activities.
• Support procurement and tracking of project materials and equipment.
• Participate in project meetings, document minutes, and track action items.
• Contribute to development of project documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Assist with site inspections and monitoring of project progress against timelines.
• Learn and apply project management tools and methodologies under supervision.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting Graduate Chemical Engineer internship focused on Projects within their dynamic team in Paarl . This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and recently graduated engineer to gain practical experience in managing and supporting various engineering projects. You will work under the guidance of experienced project managers and engineers, contributing to project planning, execution, and monitoring. This internship provides invaluable exposure to project lifecycles within the industrial sector of the Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and engineers in the planning and scheduling of project activities.
• Support the procurement and tracking of project materials and equipment.
• Participate in project meetings, document minutes, and track action items.
• Contribute to the development of project documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Assist with site inspections and monitoring of project progress against timelines.
• Learn and apply project management tools and methodologies under supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field, obtained within the last two years.
• A strong academic record and a foundational understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn, a proactive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a project team.

Benefits

• Stipend or intern salary appropriate for the role.
• Hands-on experience in project management within an industrial setting.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to build a professional network and gain industry insights.
• Potential for future full-time employment based on performance.