Hybrid Chemical Projects Engineer | Lead Capital Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Hybrid work

Health & retirement

PMP support

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer in Nelspruit to plan, coordinate, and execute chemical projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams, delivering value through strong project management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management/engineering.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of PM methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of chemical engineering projects.
• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for design, procurement, and construction.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procurement processes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer in Nelspruit to plan, coordinate, and execute chemical projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams, delivering value through strong project management and regulatory compliance.