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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.

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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

• 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
  
  

CHEMICAL ENGINEER – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA - CAPE TOWN

Job Description
CHEMICAL ENGINEER – SA STEELWORKS
AIRPORT INDUSTRIA - CAPE TOWN
SA Metal Group is South Africa's oldest and largest metal recycling company. The Group purchases and processes all forms of ferrous metals (steel and iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, zinc, stainless steel, brass and others) from industrial enterprises, scrap metal dealers and private individuals. Our processing facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Group was established 105 years ago. For more information about the Group, please visit website the

The Group has a management position for a suitably educated, committed, hardworking and motivated engineer who would report to the Divisional Director of the steel and copper divisions in Cape Town. This is a career-oriented engineering position in the metallurgical industry.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• 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

Applicants Must Have The Following Qualifying Criteria

• 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

Job title: Chemical Engineer

Reporting to: Divisional Director

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• 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

Standard hours

07:30- 17:00 Monday- Thursday

07:30-16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Formulate, design, implement and analyze new and existing formulations as per market requirement.

7-8 years experience in the Bar Soap Manufacturing Industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R55 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Heidelberg, Gauteng 1441: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Masters (Preferred)

Experience:

• Bar Soap Manufactruing: 7 years (Required)

Language:

• english (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Onsite

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

Reference: JHB -JC-2

CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Production -
BSc Engineering (Chemical) / Dip

Location: Nasrec, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Minimum Requirements:

1. MUST have Minimum 2 Years' experience in PRODUCTION Engineering role
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel/Word)
3. Development of SOPs and Check Sheets
4. Process Monitoring
5. Tracking product Yields, Losses & Efficiencies
6. Troubleshooting Plant constraints
7. Facilitating RCAs
8. Design & Implement Cost-reductive changes
9. Development of PFDs
10. Clean Criminal & Credit record - will be verified