Junior Chemical Engineer - Manufacturing Support

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

About the Role

Our client, a growing player in the industrial chemicals market, is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer in **Polokwane**. This role provides invaluable hands‑on experience in supporting manufacturing operations, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful intern will work closely with senior engineers to gain practical insights into chemical plant operations. This is an exceptional chance to launch a career in chemical engineering within a supportive and dynamic environment located in **Polokwane**. The role combines on‑site learning with some remote flexibility for specific tasks and reporting.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Stipend or hourly wage commensurate with an internship role.
• Hands‑on experience in a real‑world chemical manufacturing setting.
• Mentorship from experienced chemical engineers.
• Exposure to various aspects of chemical plant operations.
• Networking opportunities within the industry.
• Hybrid work schedule providing some flexibility.