Pr.Eng Chemical Engineer

Foci Group; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Professionally Registered Chemical Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join their team. This role involves leading process design and chemical systems engineering, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting safety system development. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering, ECSA registration, and proven experience in process design. Opportunities for project-based and hybrid work are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process design and optimisation.
• Strong background in mining, petrochemical, water treatment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and chemical systems engineering.
• Conduct mass and energy balances.
• Oversee plant optimisation and performance improvements.
• Ensure environmental compliance and reporting.
• Support safety system development and risk assessments.

Skills

Process design

Chemical systems engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BEng / BSc in Chemical Engineering

ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng)

Job description

Overview

FOCI Group is seeking a Professionally Registered Chemical Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join our team.

We are looking for a highly skilled engineer with strong technical capability and proven experience across industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and chemical systems engineering
• Conduct mass and energy balances
• Oversee plant optimisation and performance improvements
• Ensure environmental compliance and reporting
• Support safety system development and risk assessments
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and provide technical solutions
• Participate in feasibility studies and design reviews
• Support plant upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc in Chemical Engineering
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng)
• Proven experience in process design and optimisation
• Strong background in mining, petrochemical, water treatment, or industrial manufacturing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience with plant upgrades, optimisation projects, and technical advisory work
• Exposure to environmental compliance processes
• Strong understanding of safety systems and regulatory requirements

Location

South Africa (project-based and hybrid opportunities available)

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their CV to [CV submission location].