Industrial Water & Waste Engineer (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to manage water treatment and waste management facilities in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on ensuring compliant operations of industrial wastewater treatment and hazardous waste handling.

You will monitor plant performance, troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and work with environmental specialists to meet regulations. Strong water chemistry knowledge and environmental engineering principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• 2–5 years in process engineering for water treatment or hazardous waste.
• Knowledge of water treatment technologies (RO, UF, ion exchange, coagulation, flocculation).
• Understanding of environmental regulations for industrial effluent and waste.
• Experience with process control instrumentation and data logging.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork in an industrial setting.
• Willingness to work in Soweto, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of water treatment and waste management facilities.
• Monitor process parameters and analyze data for improvements and cost savings.
• Troubleshoot operational problems in wastewater treatment and waste handling.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Develop and implement SOPs for plant operations and maintenance.
• Participate in PHAs and environmental impact assessments.
• Manage chemical inventory and dosing systems for water treatment.
• Support adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Conduct inspections and audits of facilities and operations.
• Train operators and technicians on best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Data logging

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to manage water treatment and waste management facilities in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on ensuring compliant operations of industrial wastewater treatment and hazardous waste handling.

You will monitor plant performance, troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and work with environmental specialists to meet regulations. Strong water chemistry knowledge and environmental engineering principles are essential.