Junior Process Engineer: Mentorship & Hands-On Training

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Structured training

Paid time off

Company training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay invites applications for a Junior Process Engineer. This entry-level role supports senior engineers in designing and optimizing chemical processes, gaining hands-on experience with plant operations, and contributing to meaningful projects.

The position is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for learning, strong analytical ability, and good communication skills. Training and mentorship are provided in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of internship or work experience in chemical processing.
• Fundamental understanding of chemistry, unit operations, and process control.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is an advantage.
• Strong desire to learn and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in developing and modifying chemical process designs.
• Support data collection and analysis for process monitoring.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation and process flow diagrams.
• Apply process safety principles and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with plant operators and technicians to identify improvement areas.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay invites applications for a Junior Process Engineer. This entry-level role supports senior engineers in designing and optimizing chemical processes, gaining hands-on experience with plant operations, and contributing to meaningful projects.

The position is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for learning, strong analytical ability, and good communication skills. Training and mentorship are provided in a collaborative environment.