Graduate Chemical Engineer — Training & Mentorship

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Structured training program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Exposure to diverse chemical processes

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Chemical Engineer to join their operations support team in Benoni. This entry-level role offers exposure to plant operations, process monitoring, and safety excellence, with mentorship from experienced engineers.

The ideal candidate recently earned a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, has strong theoretical knowledge, and is eager to learn, communicate effectively, and contribute to daily production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Proficiency with data handling in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in monitoring plant performance.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting on production metrics.
• Participate in plant walk-throughs to identify safety or operational issues.
• Contribute to the preparation of operating procedures and documentation.
• Learn and apply fundamental chemical engineering principles to daily plant activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor operational problems under supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Strong theoretical knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Chemical Engineer to join their operations support team in Benoni. This entry-level role offers exposure to plant operations, process monitoring, and safety excellence, with mentorship from experienced engineers.

The ideal candidate recently earned a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, has strong theoretical knowledge, and is eager to learn, communicate effectively, and contribute to daily production efficiency.