Sustainability Chemical Engineer — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a forward-thinking Chemical Engineer to lead sustainability initiatives across operations. You will develop and implement strategies to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and embed green chemistry and circular economy concepts into manufacturing and product lifecycles.

Collaborating with R&D, operations, and supply chain, you will conduct LCAs, stay abreast of regulations, and produce reports for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of chemical engineering experience with sustainability focus.
• Knowledge of green chemistry, life cycle assessment, and renewable energy technologies.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize emissions in chemical processes.
• Evaluate and integrate green chemistry principles and sustainable materials into product design and manufacturing.
• Conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) for products and processes to identify environmental hotspots.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain teams to promote circular economy practices.
• Stay updated on environmental regulations and industry best practices related to sustainability.
• Prepare reports and presentations on sustainability performance and initiatives for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

LCA software

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a forward-thinking Chemical Engineer to lead sustainability initiatives across operations. You will develop and implement strategies to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and embed green chemistry and circular economy concepts into manufacturing and product lifecycles.

Collaborating with R&D, operations, and supply chain, you will conduct LCAs, stay abreast of regulations, and produce reports for stakeholders.