Junior Environmental Chemical Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship and training opportunities

Competitive starting salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Environmental Chemical Engineer to support environmental compliance and sustainability. This hybrid role blends remote analysis with on-site monitoring visits, offering practical grounding in regulatory standards and greener processes.

You will assist with air emissions, water quality, waste tracking, and environmental reports, collaborating with teams and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Internship or co-op experience in environmental compliance or engineering preferred.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring environmental parameters such as air emissions, water quality, and waste generation.
• Support the development and implementation of environmental management plans.
• Conduct site visits for environmental inspections and data collection as needed.
• Help prepare environmental reports for regulatory compliance.
• Research and recommend technologies for pollution prevention and waste minimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on environmental projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

Air quality monitors

Water quality testing

Data loggers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated Junior Environmental Chemical Engineer to support their environmental compliance and sustainability goals. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, combining remote analysis and reporting with on-site visits for monitoring and assessments. You will assist in ensuring that operations meet environmental standards, contribute to pollution control efforts, and help implement greener processes. This is an excellent entry-level position for an engineer passionate about environmental stewardship and eager to apply their chemical engineering knowledge in a practical, impactful way.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring environmental parameters such as air emissions, water quality, and waste generation.
• Support the development and implementation of environmental management plans.
• Conduct site visits for environmental inspections and data collection as needed.
• Help prepare environmental reports for regulatory compliance.
• Research and recommend technologies for pollution prevention and waste minimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on environmental projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Some internship or co-op experience in environmental compliance or engineering is preferred.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and principles.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Valuable experience in environmental engineering within the chemical industry.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.
• Contribution to meaningful environmental initiatives.