34 Sappi jobs in South Africa

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Published: 5 days ago

Introduction:

A Water Treatment company based in the Cape Town region has a vacancy for a Process Engineering Lead (Wastewater). A BSc/BEng/Masters in Chemical/Water Treatment and a minimum of 4 years experience in wastewater treatment products and services, focusing on wastewater design and implementation is required.

Description:

The Process Engineering Lead must design an optimal water treatment system that meets the client’s requirements based on a thorough analysis of the information at hand. It is expected that the Process Engineering Lead critically analyses and evaluates the information (with respect to quality, quantity, and accuracy) which will provide valuable feedback to the applicable departments and steer the direction of the project.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering (B.Eng or equivalent).
• Masters degree (Water related) will be advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in wastewater focused on wastewater design and implementation.
• Practical and theoretical understanding of wastewater configuration and treatment strategies.
• General understanding of/familiarity with Water and Wastewater Treatment Products and Services and ancillary technologies.
• Code B Drivers license.
• Ability to generate and interpret P&IDs.
• System design and generation of mass/hydraulic balances for PFDs.

Duties:

• Collaborate with Business Development and Costings & Proposals in preparation of budget and final proposals.
• Technical evaluation of tenders.
• Interact and collaborate with the broader engineering team.
• Evaluate engineering processes and develop treatment strategies based on research and application of existing knowledge.
• Develop process solutions based on customer requirements.
• Implement process design improvements based on operator/engineering feedback on existing installations/executed projects.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analysing, and compiling information and trends.
• Provide detailed engineering information as required.
• Oversee and mentor juniors/graduates and/or interns.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
• Contribute to teamwork by communicating ideas and design approach as well as completing assigned tasks.

If you have not heard from us within 3 months of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Only online applications will be considered.

You will be directed to our database service provider, Ditto Jobs. Please complete your application in full. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should any other suitable positions become available, Elchemie will contact you to request your permission to submit your profile to a client.

By submitting your application, you give consent and authorise Elchemie to undertake collection, processing, and further processing of your Personal Information for the purposes of potentially securing employment.

As an applicant, you agree to make available to Elchemie all necessary personal information required for the purpose of potentially securing employment. You understand and agree that should you upload personal information and data, that information will be shared with our authorised job placement database service provider, job portals, and websites, where such an advert is managed by our services and service providers.

Listing reference: gud_

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 February 2025

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Are you a proactive engineering professional passionate about delivering high-quality solutions in an automotive or manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a Projects/Process Engineering Technician to join our innovative team and play a critical role in introducing new products and processes while driving continuous improvement.

• New Product & Process Introduction : Lead the justification, development, and release of new products and processes in line with APQP and AIAG global standards.
• Process Design Accuracy : Ensure alignment with customer specifications, conduct risk assessments (PFMEA), and develop robust process flows and control plans.
• Engineering Change Management : Monitor and action Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to ensure timely and accurate implementation.
• Documentation & Training : Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documents, and facilitate relevant training in line with technical standards.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for cost reduction, product rationalization, and enhanced SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) compliance.
• Education : National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience : 3 years in a similar role within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency : MS Office, CAD software, and solid knowledge of Mechanical Engineering concepts, manufacturing processes, and project management.
• Core Knowledge :
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC (5 Core Quality Tools).
• Automotive Standards: IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5.

• Prepare bids and tenders for clients – 70% of the time.
• Establish relationships with customers.
• Respond to client enquiries and assess requirements.
• Conduct test work.
• Development of Process Flow Sheets and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Advise in terms of process improvement.
• Process design of the required equipment.
• Follow up on submissions and resolve any queries or changes to requirements.
• Process orders received for hand over to the projects team.
• Assist with overseeing the process of commissioning as part of the process team.
• Commissioning on installations to ensure satisfaction.
• General administration in the office.

• B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) - ESSENTIAL
• Minimum Two (2) years’ experience with Mineral Processing equipment such as (Thickeners, Agitators and Mixers, Horizontal Linear Screen, Attrition Scrubbers, Flocculant Plants, and Others).
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Solid understanding of flow sheets and instrumentation diagrams.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical processes.
• Solid understanding of process engineering.
• Solid understanding of project management and execution.