Junior Chemical Engineer – Sustainable Chemistry (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Mentorship

Hybrid work model

Accommodation/transport support

Future opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Chemical Engineer internship in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will work with senior engineers on green chemistry projects, gaining hands-on experience in eco-friendly processes with a hybrid work model combining on-site learning and remote tasks such as data analysis.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and exposure to industry-leading technologies, with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or near completion.
• Strong academic record with interest in sustainable/green chemistry.
• Familiarity with Aspen HYSYS or COMSOL is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and executing experiments for sustainable chemical processes.
• Support process modeling and simulation activities using relevant software.
• Conduct literature reviews on green chemistry principles and technologies.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare progress reports.
• Contribute to documentation of new process designs and procedures.
• Collaborate with team on various aspects of process development.
• Assist in troubleshooting pilot-scale operations.
• Participate in meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions, on-site and remote.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Kinetics

Transport phenomena

Process simulation

Analytical skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Junior Chemical Engineer internship in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will work with senior engineers on green chemistry projects, gaining hands-on experience in eco-friendly processes with a hybrid work model combining on-site learning and remote tasks such as data analysis.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and exposure to industry-leading technologies, with potential for future full-time opportunities.