Senior Water Treatment Engineer – Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Professional development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join a Pretoria-based team delivering advanced water treatment projects for municipal and industrial clients. You will contribute to the design, optimization, and implementation of RO, UF, ion exchange, and advanced oxidation processes within a hybrid work environment.

You will lead treatability studies, pilot plant trials, mass and energy balances, and process simulations, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering; Masters preferred.
• 7+ years in water/wastewater process design.
• Knowledge of RO/UF/MF/NF membranes and ion exchange.

Responsibilities

• Design water and wastewater treatment systems (RO, UF, ion exchange, AOP).
• Conduct treatability studies and pilot plant trials.
• Perform mass and energy balances and process simulations.
• Prepare P&IDs, equipment specs and design packages.
• Provide technical oversight during construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay updated with best practices.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AquaChem

GWB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to join a Pretoria-based team delivering advanced water treatment projects for municipal and industrial clients. You will contribute to the design, optimization, and implementation of RO, UF, ion exchange, and advanced oxidation processes within a hybrid work environment.

You will lead treatability studies, pilot plant trials, mass and energy balances, and process simulations, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting project management.