Graduate Process Engineer

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm located in Cape Town is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer to join its Process team. The role entails providing technical support and assistance on projects while benefiting from mentorship by seasoned professionals. Candidates must have a degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, be South African citizens, and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The company promotes career growth and offers a supportive work culture, enabling flexibility and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional memberships coverage

Discount and rewards programs

Qualifications

• South African citizen and Cape Town based.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment.
• Computer literacy (MS Office; industry software is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with engineering, project, or technical support activities.
• Performing administrative and operational support duties.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Job description

With offices in Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Graduate Process Engineer to join our growing Process team in Cape Town.

Reporting to the Principal Process Engineer the Graduate Process Engineer will receive:

• Exposure to EPCM project delivery in the mining industry
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and professionals
• Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills
• Practical workplace experience aligned with academic qualifications

The tasks you'll perform

• Assisting with engineering, project, or technical support activities related to the projects
• Performing administrative and operational support duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution
• South African citizen
• Cape Town based
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office; industry software is an advantage)

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we :

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.