Hybrid Internship: Hands-on Chemical Engineer in Training

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend or hourly wage

Hands-on internship

Mentorship

Exposure to plant operations

Networking opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane invites a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer for an internship. You will support manufacturing operations, assist with process troubleshooting, and participate in continuous improvement under senior engineers' guidance.

This hybrid role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to plant instrumentation and safety documentation, with a stipend or hourly wage commensurate with an internship in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of fundamental chemical engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions.
• Eagerness to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
• Familiarity with process safety concepts is a plus.
• Proximity to or willingness to relocate to Polokwane for the internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in monitoring and optimizing plant operations.
• Participate in process troubleshooting and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of process changes and validation activities.
• Assist in the development and updating of operating procedures and safety documentation.
• Conduct literature searches and research on new technologies and process improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations on assigned tasks and findings.
• Gain practical experience with process equipment and instrumentation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Chemical engineering basics

Analytical skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane invites a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer for an internship. You will support manufacturing operations, assist with process troubleshooting, and participate in continuous improvement under senior engineers' guidance.

This hybrid role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to plant instrumentation and safety documentation, with a stipend or hourly wage commensurate with an internship in South Africa.