Project Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary bonuses

Healthcare coverage

Provident fund

Career advancement and international项目

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a diligent and experienced Project Chemical Engineer to manage chemical engineering projects from concept to handover. You will lead project teams, develop plans and costs, coordinate with contractors, and oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning while ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards are met.

This role offers career advancement and international project exposure in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in project engineering or project management within the chemical industry.
• Proven experience managing capital projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead chemical engineering projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop project plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers throughout the project.
• Oversee the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a diligent and experienced Project Chemical Engineer to manage and execute chemical engineering projects in Polokwane . You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design and feasibility studies through to implementation, commissioning, and handover. This role requires strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering successful, on-time, and within-budget engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead chemical engineering projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and schedule.


• Develop project plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.


• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers throughout the project.


• Oversee the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.


• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.


• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.


• 6+ years of experience in project engineering or project management within the chemical industry.


• Proven experience in managing capital projects from initiation to completion.


• Strong understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and project methodologies.


• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., \"MS Project\").

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and project completion bonuses.


• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.


• Contribution to a provident fund.


• Opportunities for career advancement and international project exposure.


• Dynamic project environment with significant responsibility.