Junior Chemical Engineer - Drive Process Optimisation & Growth

Network Contracting; Brits; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Contracting in South Africa seeks a Process Engineer to monitor and optimise manufacturing processes, improving unit operations, reliability and efficiency.

You will support production teams, update process documentation, and drive safety, quality and compliance in a hazardous chemical environment. A degree in Chemical Engineering and 2 years' experience are required, with proficiency in Excel and P&ID interpretation. Shift flexibility and site travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering required.
• 2 years' manufacturing or process experience.
• Graduate internship experience advantageous.
• Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes and plant performance to identify improvements.
• Analyse data, trends, and bottlenecks to implement solutions.
• Support production orders and process control.
• Review and update process documentation and P&IDs.
• Promote safety and compliance in all activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance and SHEQ teams.

Skills

Chemical/process engineering

Data analysis

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

P&ID interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety culture

Education

BEng / BSc Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Network Contracting in South Africa seeks a Process Engineer to monitor and optimise manufacturing processes, improving unit operations, reliability and efficiency.

You will support production teams, update process documentation, and drive safety, quality and compliance in a hazardous chemical environment. A degree in Chemical Engineering and 2 years' experience are required, with proficiency in Excel and P&ID interpretation. Shift flexibility and site travel may be needed.