Production Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits and retirement plan

Training and skill development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Production Chemical Engineer to join a Polokwane-based manufacturing team. The role focuses on running daily chemical production operations safely while maximizing output and quality.

You will troubleshoot processes, optimize parameters, monitor KPIs, and work closely with maintenance and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a production/operations role in the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Experience with process monitoring and control systems.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring processes run efficiently and safely.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvement strategies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement timely solutions to minimize downtime.
• Optimize process parameters to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control to ensure operational integrity.
• Participate in safety reviews and ensure compliance with site safety regulations.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process monitoring systems

Control systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a proactive Production Chemical Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Polokwane . This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of chemical production processes, focusing on maximizing output while maintaining stringent quality and safety standards. You will be involved in daily operations, troubleshooting, process optimization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on position offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to directly impact production efficiency and product quality within a key industrial facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring processes run efficiently and safely.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies for improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement timely solutions to minimize downtime.
• Optimize process parameters to enhance yield, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure operational integrity.
• Participate in safety reviews and ensure compliance with all site safety regulations.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering .
• 3-5 years of experience in a production or operations role within the chemical industry.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and unit operations.
• Experience with process monitoring and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a hands‑on approach.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid training and opportunities for skill development.
• A dynamic production environment in Polokwane .
• Emphasis on safety and employee well-being.