Senior Chemical Engineer - Projects Lead (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead and manage major capital projects in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on planning, execution, and commissioning of chemical engineering initiatives, ensuring scope definition, budgeting, and efficient resource usage while upholding top safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in project management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of chemical processes and plant operations to drive

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key capital chemical projects from concept to commissioning
• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables
• Oversee budgeting, cost control and resource allocation
• Manage risk, safety, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, with compliant documentation

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead and manage major capital projects in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on planning, execution, and commissioning of chemical engineering initiatives, ensuring scope definition, budgeting, and efficient resource usage while upholding top safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in project management, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of chemical processes and plant operations to drive