Junior Process Engineer - Cape Town | Mentored Training & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Junior Process Engineer to join a Cape Town-based petrochemical operations team. You will support the design, operation, and optimization of chemical processes under guidance from senior engineers.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to PHAs, PFDs/P&IDs, and process simulations, with mentorship, competitive starting salary, medical aid, retirement fund, and clear paths for career advancement in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Foundational knowledge of chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing PFDs and P&IDs.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions with senior engineers.
• Participate in PHAs and safety improvement initiatives.
• Analyze process data to identify performance gaps.
• Prepare technical reports and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance for smooth plant function.

Skills

Chemical engineering basics

PFDs & P&IDs

Process simulation

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a motivated Junior Process Engineer to join a Cape Town-based petrochemical operations team. You will support the design, operation, and optimization of chemical processes under guidance from senior engineers.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to PHAs, PFDs/P&IDs, and process simulations, with mentorship, competitive starting salary, medical aid, retirement fund, and clear paths for career advancement in a dynamic plant environment.