Senior Chemical Engineer & Capital Projects Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary & bonus

Company vehicle

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Chemical Engineer with strong project management capabilities to oversee capital projects from conception to completion in Bloemfontein. This leadership role drives expansion and upgrade initiatives within the engineering department, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years in project management, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 8 years in chemical engineering with at least 4 years in project management.
• Proven track record managing capital projects in chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and closure of capital projects in chemical processing.
• Develop scopes, budgets, and master schedules.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance throughout lifecycles.
• Lead risk management, quality control, and change management processes.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to project teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Chemical Engineer with strong project management capabilities to oversee capital projects from conception to completion in Bloemfontein. This leadership role drives expansion and upgrade initiatives within the engineering department, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years in project management, and a