Project Engineer - Chemical Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Hybrid work

Health & retirement

PMP support

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer in Nelspruit to plan, coordinate, and execute chemical projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to quality and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams, delivering value through strong project management and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management/engineering.
• Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of PM methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of chemical engineering projects.
• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for design, procurement, and construction.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procurement processes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Project Engineer to manage and execute various chemical projects in Nelspruit . This role is crucial for planning, coordinating, and implementing capital projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. You will work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional in chemical engineering to lead impactful initiatives and contribute to the company's growth and infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of chemical engineering projects.
• Develop project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for engineering design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, and progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or project engineering, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction practices, and procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between site and office-based work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional project management certifications (e.g., PMP).
• Exposure to a diverse range of challenging and rewarding projects.