Junior Chemical Engineer — R&D Mentor-Led Training

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Medical and dental coverage

Structured training programs and Ment

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer to join its R&D team. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to process design and development under experienced mentors.

You will assist in experiments, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to scale-up projects and learn in a supportive environment.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are eager to learn, collaborate, and grow within the chemical industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Strong academic background in chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and execution of laboratory experiments for new product and process development.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot plant operations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members on various R&D projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a motivated Junior Chemical Engineer to join its R&D team. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to process design and development under experienced mentors.

You will assist in experiments, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to scale-up projects and learn in a supportive environment.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are eager to learn, collaborate, and grow within the chemical industry.