Senior Water Treatment Process Design Engineer — Paarl

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Company retirement fund

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Vehicle or travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Water Treatment Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced water treatment processes in Paarl, Western Cape. You will oversee process design, equipment selection and pilot studies, ensuring compliance with national and international standards for potable and industrial water. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, Pr.

Eng. with ECSA, and at least eight years’ hands-on design experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Treatment.
• Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) is required.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in the design of water treatment processes and facilities.
• Proven expertise in potable, wastewater, and industrial water treatment technologies.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry and microbiology relevant to treatment processes.
• Proficiency in process simulation and design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process design of water treatment plants, including conceptualization, flow diagrams, P&IDs, and mass balance calculations.
• Select appropriate treatment technologies and equipment based on water quality and project requirements.
• Develop technical specifications for water treatment equipment and materials.
• Conduct treatability studies and pilot plant trials to optimize treatment processes.
• Prepare detailed design reports, tender documents, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure integrated plant design.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and operation.

Skills

Process design

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical/Environmental/Civil Engineering (Water Treatment)

Tools

Process simulation software

Design software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Water Treatment Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced water treatment processes in Paarl, Western Cape. You will oversee process design, equipment selection and pilot studies, ensuring compliance with national and international standards for potable and industrial water. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, Pr.

Eng. with ECSA, and at least eight years’ hands-on design experience.