Senior Water Treatment Process Engineer — Lead Projects

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead the design, implementation and optimization of chemical processes for industrial and municipal water treatment. The role demands expertise in water chemistry, separation technologies and process scale‑up, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee treatability studies, pilot plant trials and full‑scale evaluations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related environmental science.
• 7+ years of experience in chemical process design for water treatment.
• Deep knowledge of coagulation, flocculation, membrane processes and disinfection.
• Experience with site commissioning and operational support is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of chemical processes for water treatment.
• Conduct treatability studies, pilot trials, and full-scale evaluations.
• Optimize processes to reduce chemical use and environmental impact.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs and equipment specs.
• Perform mass and energy balances and hydraulic analyses.
• Ensure compliance with water quality regulations and standards.
• Provide technical support to plants and clients.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to deliver projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Stay updated with water treatment advances.

Skills

Water treatment

Process design

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead the design, implementation and optimization of chemical processes for industrial and municipal water treatment. The role demands expertise in water chemistry, separation technologies and process scale‑up, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee treatability studies, pilot plant trials and full‑scale evaluations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with project teams to ensure