Senior Chemical Project Engineer — Drive Major Process Upgrades

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career growth

Challenging projects

Safe work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, is seeking a dynamic Chemical Project Engineer to join our client’s team. The role manages capital and process improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, develop scopes and budgets, assess risks, and report progress to stakeholders while upholding industry regulations and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in chemical or process industry project engineering/management.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent understanding of chemical processes, equipment, and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of chemical engineering projects, including planning, design, procurement, execution, and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, specifications, and budgets, and ensure adherence throughout the project timeline.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for project-related challenges.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental legislation.
• Prepare project status reports and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, is seeking a dynamic Chemical Project Engineer to join our client’s team. The role manages capital and process improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, develop scopes and budgets, assess risks, and report progress to stakeholders while upholding industry regulations and environmental