Graduate Process Engineer

Elchemie; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 336 000 - 444 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company in South Africa is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic engineering environment, focusing on water and chemical treatment systems. Candidates should have a BEng in Process or Chemical Engineering and be eager to learn and grow in their careers. The position includes competitive compensation of R336,000 – R444,000 per annum, frequent travel to sites, and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive CTC package

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Hands-on exposure to challenging projects

Qualifications

• 0 – 3 years’ experience in water treatment, chemical processing, industrial plants, or related engineering environments.
• Exposure to project management principles is advantageous.
• Site-based experience in commissioning, optimization, or operational support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with process assessments, optimization, and troubleshooting across treatment systems.
• Support project planning, scheduling, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with design, operations, and client teams to meet requirements.
• Participate in site visits for audits and data collection.
• Contribute to technical proposals and client support activities.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance.
• Participate in operator training and manual development.
• Prepare reports and operational recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of Python

Education

BEng Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Job description

SUMMARY :

Job Title : Graduate Process Engineer

Location : Gauteng (Pretoria) / Mpumalanga (Witbank)

Industry : Water Treatment | Engineering | Wastewater

Type : Permanent

Environment : Fast-paced, dynamic, engineering-driven

About the Role

Our client, a leader in sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions, is seeking a Graduate Process Engineer (BEng Process or Chemical Engineering) to join their growing and fast-paced engineering team. Based at the Pretoria head office, with regular travel to operational sites in the Mpumalanga (Witbank) region, this role is ideal for an energetic, hands-on graduate who is eager to learn, grow, and gain exposure across design, operations, optimization, and client-facing activities.

You will support and participate in the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of water and chemical treatment systems. This includes assisting with project planning, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and excited about building a career in the water treatment and engineering sector.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist with process assessments, optimization, and troubleshooting across water and chemical treatment systems.
• Support project planning, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out activities.
• Work closely with design, operations, and client teams to ensure technical and commercial requirements are met.
• Participate in site visits to conduct audits, collect data, and resolve technical challenges.
• Contribute to technical proposals, solution design, costing, and client support activities.
• Assist with ensuring regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly on industrial and mining sites.
• Participate in operator training, development of manuals, and performance improvement activities.
• Prepare reports, process documentation, and operational recommendations.

What you’ll need

• BEng Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering (completed).
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in water treatment, chemical processing, industrial plants, or related engineering environments.
• Exposure to project management principles (advantageous).
• Site-based experience in commissioning, optimization, or operational support (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Python or process simulation tools beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and own car – ability and willingness to travel regularly to Mpumalanga.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
• South African citizen.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive CTC package: R336 000 – R444 000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, sustainability-focused engineering environment.
• Exposure to technically challenging work with real operational and environmental impact.
• Mentorship, growth, and professional development in a specialized engineering sector.
• A dynamic, fast-paced culture suited to motivated graduates who want hands-on exposure.

A Few Things to Know

• Frequent travel to operational sites is required.
• This is a field-intensive role suited to someone who enjoys both office and onsite work.
• The environment is fast-paced and requires adaptability, initiative, and resilience.

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