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We are looking for an Intermediate Chemical Engineer to support a range of engineering initiatives within the power and energy sector , including electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and trading . This role is ideal for an engineer with 8+ years of relevant experience , ready to contribute to projects that improve efficiency, system integration, and sustainability across complex energy operations.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on both traditional and modern energy systems , contributing to the future of infrastructure, smart grid optimization , and regulatory compliance in the energy industry.

Support process optimization projects across power generation facilities and transmission/distribution networks

Analyze and improve system performance using engineering principles and data-driven insights

Collaborate with plant operators, engineers, and project managers on operational improvement initiatives

Assist with digital transformation projects , including the implementation of monitoring systems and automation tools

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in safety, cost-efficiency, and energy utilization

Participate in load planning , capacity management , and outage scheduling

Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, technical standards , and compliance requirements

Support feasibility studies for infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy integration

Assist in energy trading support activities (e.g., process modelling, pricing simulations, reporting)

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering , Industrial Engineering , or a related field

Certification in ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) or equivalent

8+ years of engineering experience in the power, utilities , or energy sectors

Solid understanding of generation systems , grid operations , or energy trading workflows

Familiarity with SCADA , PLC/DCS , and digital monitoring platforms is advantageous

Skilled in using data analysis and modeling tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Excel, Power BI)

Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on safety, compliance , and documentation

Ability to contribute to project workstreams and collaborate with senior engineers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams

Duration: 12 months (renewable based on project scope and performance)

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Salary Range: Market-related / Competitive based on experience

The Process Safety Design Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating process safety strategies and engineering solutions into facility designs, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and reducing operational risk across oil & gas facilities. This role involves working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions in both greenfield and brownfield projects.

• Lead and support process safety design activities across project lifecycle stages (conceptual, FEED, detailed design).

• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL studies.

• Develop and maintain safety documentation including Bow-Tie diagrams, safety philosophies, Cause & Effect charts, and fire & explosion risk assessments (FERA).

• Design and specify safety systems such as ESD, fire and gas detection, relief systems, and pressure protection devices.

• Perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA), dispersion modeling, and consequence analysis.

• Ensure designs meet local and international codes and standards (API, IEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, etc.).

• Support development and review of Safety Cases, SIMOPS plans, and emergency response plans.

• Interface with process, piping, instrumentation, mechanical and civil engineers for integrated safety solutions.

• Participate in design reviews (3D model reviews, P&ID reviews, constructability and operability reviews).

• Provide technical input to procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.

• Postgraduate training in Process Safety Engineering (preferred).

• Professional Engineering Registration (e.g., PrEng, CEng, PE) is advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of process safety design principles and risk assessment techniques.

• Proficiency in process simulation tools and safety analysis software (e.g., PHAST, PIPENET, DNV GL, PHA-Pro).

• Familiarity with international oil & gas safety regulations and standards.

• Ability to interpret and develop PFDs, P&IDs, and engineering drawings.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.

• Highly analytical with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Attention to detail with a commitment to operational integrity and safety.

• 5–10 years of experience in process safety and risk management within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sector.

• Demonstrated experience in design and review of safety systems for upstream, midstream, or downstream facilities.

A renown chemical manufacturing company based in Durban is seeking the expertise of a experienced HSE Manager to join their team.

Requirements :

• Degree in Health and Safety or Risk Management and or equivalent
• SAMTRAC / SHEMTech / HIRA Qualification is advantageous
• Relevant ISO 9001, ISO 18001 and ISO 45001 experience is essential
• 5 years' experience within a similar environment

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Project management, including process design and layout work
• Quality control, implement systems to support product realisation
• Involvement in the operational aspects of the departments (hands-on participation)
• Liaising with various service providers
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and facilitating repairs
• Willingness to “get hands dirty” assisting with engineering requirements
• Production optimization
• Water treatment experience favorable
  
  

• Good leadership skills
• BEng Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in a metallurgical manufacturing/production environment
• Ability and willingness to work in challenging conditions
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Be deadline-driven
• Ability to work independently
• Team player – able to work well within a team
• Able to follow instructions and execute actions accordingly
• Have a valid unendorsed driver’s license and a reliable motor vehicle
  
  

• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
  
  

Overview

Our esteemed client, a leading entity in the manufacturing sector and a prominent member of a publicly traded group, is seeking a dynamic and resilient Graduate Engineer. This role is highly demanding and requires an individual capable of excelling in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Lab and / or manufacturing experience will be advantageous.

Seeking (BSc(Eng)) or BENG Graduates , unfortunately, BTech graduates will not be considered.

Degree applicable to the following disciplines :

• Chemical (preferred)
• Mechanical
• Process
• Quality
• Electrical
• Mechatronics
• Maintenance
• Industrial

In this challenging role, a probationary period is applicable. During this period, the successful candidate will be assessed on their understanding of processes and equipment. They will be assigned various tasks, and upon successful completion, there may be an opportunity for permanent employment. This role offers career progression, allowing the candidate to start their career with the company and potentially advance to Head of Department (HOD) and factory management positions.

The environment is highly demanding; the hours are long, physical fitness is essential, and it is crucial that the successful candidate can be "hands-on" at all times.

• Provide support to the CEO, Senior Factory Manager, and Deputy Factory Managers in operational management and team development within the factory.
• Possess excellent maintenance skills.
• Ensure asset preservation through the development, implementation, and management of effective systems.
• Develop and implement best practices in all areas of the factory.
• Act as a credible leader, guiding and developing operational teams and individuals to achieve targets.
• Drive continuous improvements and waste elimination to reduce costs and enhance quality.
• Manage capital projects effectively.
• Exercise financial control over factory costs.
• Oversee safety and risk management in compliance with legislation.
• Ensure the factory remains focused on agreed key performance indicators.

• Ability to work autonomously
• Energetic, proactive, and highly motivated
• Manage growth and change in a professional and entrepreneurial manner
• Adaptive and creative in achieving targets
• Hands-on and results-driven
• Focused on customer and business needs
• Tenacious in goal attainment
• Elevated level of attention to detail
• Analytical and meticulous problem solver
• Capable of identifying opportunities
• Challenge established practices to evaluate the validity
• Possesses engineering and project management skills to drive and deliver continuous improvement
• Strong work ethic
• Strategic and big-picture thinker
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, robustness, and diplomacy

• Minimum BSc Degree in Engineering (as specified above)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in matric mathematics, with a minimum score of 80%
• Above-average academic performance on transcripts

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Closing date

1 August 2025

Ref number

9014

OME

OPP: Secunda Ops

City/Town

Secunda

Purpose of Job

To coordinate and direct maintenance and repair services for a specific process within a production line, through control panel management and more complex troubleshooting.

Key Accountabilities

Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress.

Participates in risk assessments according to legislation and company requirements to improve safety.

Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.

Work Independently.

Understand and know the business, drives and KPIs.

Apply and maintain safety in a working environment.

Participates in shift handover meetings.

Identifies personal training and development needs, and incorporates into PDP with group leader's approval.

Conduct on the job coaching of learners SME.

Presentation on specific plant equipment .

Conducts IMS inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.

Work effectively in a team.

Play an appropriate main role during emergency situations to get the plant back on line.

Give and receive feedback to other disciplines (partners on daily issues).

Gives input at toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Formal Education

Occupational Trade Qualification/Certificate

Working Experience

Experience: 4+ relevant years

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_Optimizes Work Processes

BC_Communicates Effectively

TC_Production Resource Management

TC_Production Risk Management

TC_P_Project Quality Management

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Equipment Utilisation

BC_Drives Results

TC_Production and Procedure Management

BC_Ensures Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our client is a reputable service provider operating within the chemical engineering space seeking an experienced Chemical Engineer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support and process engineering expertise on-site at refinery locations.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the petrochemical and refinery industry.
• Manage and support the full tender process from preparation to submission.
• Build and maintain client relationships through effective communication and persuasive engagement.
• Monitor, report on, and resolve technical and operational issues within refinery units.
• Collaborate with internal teams on the development and marketing of engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) protocols and company standards.
• Deliver structured reporting and data analysis on project and service performance.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (BSc / BEng)
• Minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Proven track record in :
• Process Engineering
• Business Development and Sales
• Technical Solution Selling in the Petrochemical Sector
• Experience working with refinery unit systems and operational troubleshooting.
• Sound knowledge of tender processes and requirements.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website; if you wish to keep abreast of our active roles.

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Key Skills

Sourcing, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Financial Concepts, HR Sourcing, Supply Chain Experience, Sensors, Project Management, Process Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Manufacturing, Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5+ years

Vacancy : 1

Overview

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Date: Sep 4, 2025

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 95700

Job Category: Campus

Location: Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise inmining ,energy , andinfrastructure ,our10,000 colleagues in150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metalsteams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine theminerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

The outcome of your application will be provided to you by 19th December 2025.

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated students to join our Bursary Programme in 2026.

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors once you have completed your degree.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Be part of an exciting work environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging and innovative industries.
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs once you have qualified.

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must be studying or intending to study a BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering at a recognized Tertiary Institution in South Africa.
• Tertiary students must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.

You must be in possession of and attach copies via this application form of the following:

• South African Identity Document
• Grade 12 results
• Complete transcript of tertiary academic record

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Additional services to support bursars during their studies

The outcome of your application will be provided to you by 19th December 2025.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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Date: Aug 29, 2025

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 95095

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking Chemical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.

The Chemical (Metals) group is comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world. We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions.

The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Chemical Engineering.

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.
• You must be a South African Citizen.

You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

You must have 12 months or less working experience.

You must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.

You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.

Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.