Water Treatment Process Engineer — Sustainability & Growth

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer to join our water treatment and process solutions team in South Africa. You will design and optimize treatment processes, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and engage directly with clients to understand their requirements.

With a BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years' experience, you will contribute to tender submissions, perform process calculations, and support commissioning. Travel nationwide may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in process engineering, water treatment or related industries.
• Experience preparing proposals, tenders, quotations or technical sales documentation.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of filtration, RO, UF, wastewater treatment, chemical dosing or similar technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical and commercial proposals for water treatment projects.
• Engage with clients to understand process requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations and client meetings.
• Conduct process evaluations, site assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Assist with tender submissions, bid clarification meetings, and proposal negotiations.
• Perform process design calculations, mass balances, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), process descriptions, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams during project execution.
• Provide process support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation activities.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for future business growth.

Skills

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Travel availability

Education

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Engineer to join our water treatment and process solutions team in South Africa. You will design and optimize treatment processes, prepare technical and commercial proposals, and engage directly with clients to understand their requirements.

With a BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years' experience, you will contribute to tender submissions, perform process calculations, and support commissioning. Travel nationwide may be required.