Gauteng: Graduate Process Engineer posted by Elchemie

• Assist with process assessments, optimization, and troubleshooting across water and chemical treatment systems.
• Support project planning, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out activities.
• Work closely with design, operations, and client teams to ensure technical and commercial requirements are met.
• Participate in site visits to conduct audits, collect data, and resolve technical challenges.
• Contribute to technical proposals, solution design, costing, and client support activities.
• Assist with ensuring regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance, particularly on industrial and mining sites.
• Participate in operator training, development of manuals, and performance improvement activities.
• Prepare reports, process documentation, and operational recommendations.

What you’ll need

• BEng Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering (completed).
• 0 – 3 years’ experience in water treatment, chemical processing, industrial plants, or related engineering environments.
• Exposure to project management principles (advantageous).
• Site-based experience in commissioning, optimisation, or operational support (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Python or process simulation tools beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license and own car – ability and willingness to travel regularly to Mpumalanga.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal).
• South African citizen 

What is in it for you?

• Competitive CTC package: R336 000 – R444 000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, sustainability-focused engineering environment.
• Exposure to technically challenging work with real operational and environmental impact.
• Mentorship, growth, and professional development in a specialized engineering sector.
• A dynamic, fast-paced culture suited to motivated graduates who want hands-on exposure.

A Few Things to Know

• Frequent travel to operational sites is required.
• This is a field-intensive role suited to someone who enjoys both office and onsite work.
• The environment is fast-paced and requires adaptability, initiative, and resilience.

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