Junior Chemical Process Engineer – Training & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Process Engineer to join our client’s operations team in Pretoria. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to chemical processes, design support, and daily operations, ideal for a recent graduate starting a career in chemical engineering.

You'll work with senior engineers on process design, optimization, and troubleshooting, while developing documentation, P&IDs, and risk assessments in a mentored, training-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong academic background with understanding of fundamental chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of chemical processes under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Monitor plant operations and collect process data, identifying deviations and potential issues.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for process upsets and equipment malfunctions.
• Contribute to process hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation, including reports, operating procedures, and P&IDs.
• Participate in plant commissioning and start-up activities as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Process simulation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior Chemical Process Engineer to join our client’s operations team in Pretoria. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to chemical processes, design support, and daily operations, ideal for a recent graduate starting a career in chemical engineering.

You'll work with senior engineers on process design, optimization, and troubleshooting, while developing documentation, P&IDs, and risk assessments in a mentored, training-focused environment.