Process Safety Engineer

Buckman; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckman in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a mid-level Process Safety Engineer to lead Process Safety Management (PSM), process engineering, maintenance, and capital projects at the manufacturing facility. You will drive safety performance and reliability while partnering with production teams to deliver results and continuous improvement.

The role requires 8–10 years of related chemical manufacturing and process safety experience, a chemical engineering degree, strong project management

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant chemical manufacturing and process safety experience.
• BSc or BTech in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Strong project management and engineering knowledge.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety Management initiatives and compliance.
• Conduct HAZOPs, PHAs, MOCs and risk assessments.
• Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Improve engineering reliability, safety and operational performance.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical expertise.
• Drive SHERQ and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Results-driven

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

BSc or BTech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Description

PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT

Location: Hammarsdale, KZN, South Africa

Language(s) Requirements: English

Seniority Level: Mid – Level

Employment Type: Full-Time

A Process Safety Engineer position has become available at an international chemical manufacturing company, based in Hammarsdale.

The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for leading Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Engineering, Maintenance and Capital Projects activities at the manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• BSc or BTech in Chemical Engineering

Experience

• 8 - 10 years relevant chemical manufacturing and process safety experience.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Lead Process Safety Management initiatives and compliance.
• Conduct HAZOPs, PHAs, MOCs and risk assessments.
• Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Improve engineering reliability, safety and operational performance.
• Support manufacturing teams with technical expertise.
• Drive SHERQ and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Strong project management and engineering knowledge.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Results-driven
• Problem solving
• Safety leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset

The successful candidate will be innovative and resourceful, able to handle pressure, an assertive problem solver with decision making abilities and a team member who is self-motivated. They must have good business acumen and be able to communicate at all levels, be organized and self-disciplined. The career is challenging with great prospects for growth.

Equity Statement

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 19 October 2026