Junior Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for duration of internship

Mentorship from industry professionals

Flexible remote working schedule

Exposure to diverse chemical projects

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Junior Chemical Engineer internship in Centurion. You will gain hands-on experience across process development, data analysis, and research support, working with senior engineers in a remote-first, flexible environment.

This internship targets recent graduates eager to apply academic knowledge in the chemical industry, with mentorship from professionals and exposure to diverse projects, plus a paid stipend.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles and unit operations.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and scientific software is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn new skills in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for process improvement projects.
• Support laboratory experiments and pilot plant trials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Contribute to the development of process documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Help in troubleshooting operational issues under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Research and evaluate new technologies or methodologies relevant to chemical processes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process enhancement.

Skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Technical communication

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer to join their innovative team in Centurion . This internship provides invaluable hands-on experience in various aspects of chemical engineering, including process development, data analysis, and research support. You will work closely with senior engineers, contributing to ongoing projects and learning best practices in a supportive, remote-first environment. This role is ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting and gain exposure to the industrial chemical sector. Embrace this chance to kickstart your career and gain critical skills in a flexible, technologically advanced workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for process improvement projects.
• Support laboratory experiments and pilot plant trials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Contribute to the development of process documentation, including reports and presentations.
• Help in troubleshooting operational issues under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Research and evaluate new technologies or methodologies relevant to chemical processes.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process enhancement.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles and unit operations.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and scientific software is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn new skills in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Opportunity to gain significant practical experience in chemical engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Flexible remote working schedule.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the chemical industry.