Junior Chemical Engineer: Projects & Design Training

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings plan

Structured training program

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer for their Polokwane, Limpopo operations. You will assist in planning, design, and execution of capital and process-improvement projects, gaining hands-on experience alongside senior engineers.

The role emphasizes development in PID development, process safety, and site commissioning, with mentorship and structured training in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience or internships.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and process safety principles.
• Basic CAD or process simulation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and execution of capital projects.
• Support engineers in process designs, P&IDs, and specs.
• Conduct data analysis to support decisions.
• Participate in site inspections and commissioning.
• Prepare project documentation and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Process simulation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Engineer for their Polokwane, Limpopo operations. You will assist in planning, design, and execution of capital and process-improvement projects, gaining hands-on experience alongside senior engineers.

The role emphasizes development in PID development, process safety, and site commissioning, with mentorship and structured training in a dynamic industrial setting.