Water & Wastewater Process Engineer — Turnkey EPC Projects

Elchemie Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor in Johannesburg is seeking a Chemical Engineer with strong process design and commissioning experience. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of R360,000 – R420,000 CTC per annum, with opportunities for professional growth and travel across Africa. Responsibilities include detailed process engineering, plant commissioning, and operator training. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of process design and commissioning experience in water or wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of mass and energy balances.
• Exposure to plant control philosophies and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed process engineering calculations including mass and energy balances.
• Participate in the commissioning of treatment plants.
• Conduct operator training and technical handover sessions.

Skills

Process design fundamentals

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary knowledge

Education

Beng, BTech or Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Job description

A leading EPC contractor in Johannesburg is seeking a Chemical Engineer with strong process design and commissioning experience. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of R360,000 – R420,000 CTC per annum, with opportunities for professional growth and travel across Africa. Responsibilities include detailed process engineering, plant commissioning, and operator training. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience.