Junior Chemical Engineer — Hands-On Ops & Mentorship

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to support operational teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and implement small-scale improvements to enhance plant efficiency and safety in a hybrid role with on-site presence and remote data work.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a hands-on mindset, eager to learn, and able to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience in chemical engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of chemical processes and plant operations.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and eagerness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant operators and supervisors to resolve process issues.
• Monitor key process parameters and analyze operational data to identify trends and potential problems.
• Assist in conducting plant trials and evaluating the performance of process modifications.
• Prepare reports on process performance, incident investigations, and recommended improvements.
• Support the development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in safety meetings and assist in implementing safety initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer to support operational teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot issues, analyze data, and implement small-scale improvements to enhance plant efficiency and safety in a hybrid role with on-site presence and remote data work.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a hands-on mindset, eager to learn, and able to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors.