Senior Chemical Process Engineer — Design & Optimisation

Foci Group; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Professionally Registered Chemical Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join their team. This role involves leading process design and chemical systems engineering, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting safety system development. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering, ECSA registration, and proven experience in process design. Opportunities for project-based and hybrid work are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in process design and optimisation.
• Strong background in mining, petrochemical, water treatment, or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design and chemical systems engineering.
• Conduct mass and energy balances.
• Oversee plant optimisation and performance improvements.
• Ensure environmental compliance and reporting.
• Support safety system development and risk assessments.

Skills

Process design

Chemical systems engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BEng / BSc in Chemical Engineering

ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng)

Job description

A leading engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Professionally Registered Chemical Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join their team. This role involves leading process design and chemical systems engineering, ensuring environmental compliance, and supporting safety system development. The ideal candidate will have a BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering, ECSA registration, and proven experience in process design. Opportunities for project-based and hybrid work are available.