Production Chemical Engineer - Optimize Yield & Safety

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

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.